Secluded beaches in Phuket

A magnificent sandy beach

Phuket is one of the most popular resorts in Thailand. It attracts a huge number of tourists from all over the world, especially when the high season begins. The island attracts with its white beaches, clear water and developed infrastructure. Beach holiday is the main attraction of Phuket. But there are a lot of tourists on popular beaches.

If you prefer to have a rest in a quiet secluded place, you should go to unknown beaches. Fortunately it is not a problem to find such places in Phuket. In this article we will describe the most picturesque wild beaches of Phuket and how to get there.

Layang Beach

Layang Beach is a picturesque sandy coast with clear water and green hills, which protect this "paradise" from strangers. Although this beach is not crowded, you can rent a sunchair here and visit an excellent restaurant of Thai cuisine. Your beach holiday will be calm and comfortable. During low tide you can walk to Khala Island.

Layang Beach is located in the north of the famous Bang Tao Beach, which extends to the west of Phuket.

Banana Beach

Banana Beach is a magnificent sandy beach with clear water. This place is very secluded because of paid entrance and difficult way to the beach. The walk to Banana beach is an exciting adventure.

The beach is located near the airport. You need to go down along the country winding road to get to the coast. You will see the coconut trees, tropical plants and trees on the way. It is better to be attentive so that not to miss the sign on one of the trees. The road to the beach and the coast itself will amaze you with its beauty.

Ao Sein Beach

This calm place is located next to the popular Nai Harn Beach. Tourists rarely get there because they just don’t notice this beach. To get to Ao Sein Beach you will have to drive to the yacht club of Phuket. Quiet and cozy atmosphere of this place is perfect for family holiday with children. The local cafe serves refreshing cocktails and delicious Thai dishes.

Freedom Beach

Freedom Beach is one of the most beautiful places in Phuket. Here you can admire white-dust waves breaking down against the rocks. Clear water with a rich underwater world makes this beach an ideal place for diving and snorkeling. To get to Freedom Beach, you should rent a boat at the nearby famous Patong or Tri Trang Beach. The trip will take only 10 minutes. You have to pay for the entrance to the beach, but here you can certainly hide from the crowds of tourists and spend serene time on a sunchair or in a local restaurant with national cuisine.

Mai Kao Beach

Perhaps Mai Kao beach is the most secret place for a secluded holiday, which is part of the National Park of Thailand. It is forbidden to use sunchairs and umbrellas here. The beauty of untouched nature will impress everyone. Although Mai Kao Beach is not completely deserted, it is very large (the length of the beach is about 11 km), so you can easily find a secluded place. The beach is located near the airport, so you can get there by taxi.