Additional Location Information
The most popular beach in the area is undoubtedly Nai Harn beach which is very close by. The beach and waters are spectacular, several good restaurants are located at the back of the beach serving both Thai and western foods.
Other smaller islands are within easy reach by long tail boat from Rawai front, you could try Bon and Coral Islands which are both fantastic to visit.
Promthep Cape is a great spot to watch the sunset, the Big Buddha is close by and several other boat trips and diving courses leave from Chalong Pier.
Slightly further up the Island you reach the resorts of Kata and Karon, before reaching the bright lights of Patong. Water sports are available at all these beaches. Kata Noi beach is well worth a visit.
To fully explore Rawai and the surrounding areas, use of Motor Bike or Car is advised.
There are several good markets in Rawai for local produce, Phuket Town is about 25 mins drive away and the Central Festival Mall about 20 mins away.
Activities in the area:
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The most popular beach in the area is undoubtedly Nai Harn beach which is very close by. The beach and waters are spectacular, several good restaurants are located at the back of the beach serving both Thai and western foods.
Other smaller islands are within easy reach by long tail boat from Rawai front, you could try Bon and Coral Islands which are both fantastic to visit.
Promthep Cape is a great spot to watch the sunset, the Big Buddha is close by and several other boat trips and diving courses leave from Chalong Pier.
Slightly further up the Island you reach the resorts of Kata and Karon, before reaching the bright lights of Patong. Water sports are available at all these beaches. Kata Noi beach is well worth a visit.
To fully explore Rawai and the surrounding areas, use of Motor Bike or Car is advised.
There are several good markets in Rawai for local produce, Phuket Town is about 25 mins drive away and the Central Festival Mall about 20 mins away.
Activities in the area:
Longtail Boat trips.
Trips to Phi Phi Islands, Ko Chang and others.
Island Safari
Phuket Fantasea show
Quad Biking
Canoeing
Visit Temples
Thai Boxing shows
Orchid farm
Massage/fish spa
Golf
Shooting range
Elephant riding
Fishing
Diving
Yacht Charter
Water sports
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