Karon Beach
Karon Beach is some kind of combination of Kata and Patong Beaches. It contains the best traits from the both spots. Almost 5 km of white sandy strip provides travelers with the great sun-bathing space and finest bars, discos and restaurants.
Wat Suwan Khiri Khet – is located in the main road (Patak Road), so you will find it easily, in additional it’s just a couple of minutes from the beach. It is known the temple is surrounded with two huge Nagas (mystical creatures who are meant to protect the areas). This wat is interesting to visit because of its engraved scenes from Buddha’s life that you can see inside the building, on the doors and the shutters.
Tuesday and Saturday Local Market – you will be surprised but it is a typical situation when local markets are accompanied with Buddhist temple in Thailand. It’s located almost in its territory. Thai people are looking forward to the day on the week when the market opens its doors, that is amazing but one of the favorite activities of this nation is “eating”, and every local market offers a various menu of different national delicacies.
Irish Bar – is a popular pub in Karon offered the high European service and scrumptious beer. It works daily from 8 am till 24:00 and proffers pleasant alive music on every Friday.
Karon Plaza – is not only a large shopping spot but there are many beauty and massage saloons, bars and restaurants. It’s an amusing place to hang out and taste Phuket’s life from the inside.
Moreover, Karon Beach is well-known with great choice of water amusements such as banana boats, jet-skis, water-skiing and wakeboarding, parasailing and snorkeling.
