Karon Beach Guide

Vast stretches of pristine white sand with many luxury resorts.

Overview of Karon Beach

Located on the west coast of Phuket, Karon is a resort town that boasts the longest curving white sand beach in the province. It has a lot of dining and shopping choices and is one of the best spots for relaxation, sunbathing, and swimming.

Karon is a family-friendly town so a lot of activities are ideal for all ages such as playing golf at Dino Park. You can also unwind at glamorous beach resorts, buy local products like sarongs, jewelry, and street food at the Karon Temple Market, try beach volleyball during sunsets, relax your tense muscles with a Thai massage, or visit Wat Karon which is a Buddhist temple guarded by two large snake statues.

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