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Karon Beach
Karon Beach is one of the jewels in Phuket’s crown, offering as it does a huge expanse of soft, white sand and clear, peaceful waters. It is regarded as one of the best family destinations in Phuket – Karon hotels are some of the best on the island, and many of them offer special clubs and recreational activities that your kids will love. Karon has a wide range of shops and restaurants, and there are plenty of bars and late-night activities here for you to enjoy. With Patong Beach and Bangla Road just 10 minutes drive away, you can make Karon your base from which you can explore the whole of the island.
The town of Karon has been particularly careful not to spoil the beach itself by overdevelopment, and the hotels here are understated, with the town planners not allowing any tower-blocks to be built here. The local Thai culture and people are very much in evidence in Karon – a multitude of authentic shops and stalls catering to Thais and visitors alike, and you will find the people who dwell in Karon to be very welcoming. Many Thai artisans have settled in Karon, and as you admire their hand-made clothing and artwork, you will be tempted to make a purchase.
The South of Karon is made up mostly of budget hotels and restaurants, with the luxury resorts taking pride of place, offset from the beach in the middle of the town. The north of Karon, featuring Aroona Plaza, is where you will find most of the Thai locals going about their business – it is a wonderful place to sit down at a roadside café and watch people go by. But Karon Beach itself is the reason why so many people come back to Karon year after year – it is one of the finest strips of sand in the world. A great place to swim and bask in the sun, no photograph can capture the exquisite experience of being on Karon Beach – once you have been there yourself, and experienced your first Karon sunset, you will realize why.
The town of Karon has been particularly careful not to spoil the beach itself by overdevelopment, and the hotels here are understated, with the town planners not allowing any tower-blocks to be built here. The local Thai culture and people are very much in evidence in Karon – a multitude of authentic shops and stalls catering to Thais and visitors alike, and you will find the people who dwell in Karon to be very welcoming. Many Thai artisans have settled in Karon, and as you admire their hand-made clothing and artwork, you will be tempted to make a purchase.
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The South of Karon is made up mostly of budget hotels and restaurants, with the luxury resorts taking pride of place, offset from the beach in the middle of the town. The north of Karon, featuring Aroona Plaza, is where you will find most of the Thai locals going about their business – it is a wonderful place to sit down at a roadside café and watch people go by. But Karon Beach itself is the reason why so many people come back to Karon year after year – it is one of the finest strips of sand in the world. A great place to swim and bask in the sun, no photograph can capture the exquisite experience of being on Karon Beach – once you have been there yourself, and experienced your first Karon sunset, you will realize why.
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