Phuket Snapshots: Kata Beach
A tree-lined shore fringes a pretty, sweeping curve of white sand nudging lazy, turquoise water in high season and crashing surf during monsoon. Kata beach is another of Phuket’s popular beaches lying to the south of Karon.
A road runs between much of the leafy shoreline and the manicured grounds of the Club Med resort behind. Except for a cluster of hotels and restaurants sprawling along the sand at the southern end, most of the beach remains undeveloped. The northern end is quieter with a tiny inlet often crammed with long tail boats depending on tide and time of day.
VIewpoint of Kata Noi, Kata and Karon beaches
View of Kata beach from the southern end
Late afternoon view from Villa Elizabeth at the southern end
Midday at the beach. Koh Pu is on the horizon.
Sacred tree at the northern end
Fishing boats at the northern end
Yachts at anchor during regatta
Jet ski zone at the southern end during high season
In front of The Boathouse during high season
Phuket Snapshots: Karon Beach
Karon, a three km wide, open expanse of squeaky, white sands is the second most developed beach in Phuket and an ample playground for beach bums. Here are some of my snapshots.
Sunset on Karon beach
Sunset on Karon beach
Sunset on Karon beach
Squeaky white sands of Karon beach
Quiet time
Quiet day at the beach
Naga shrine (pa ya nak) at northern end of Karon beach
Offerings at naga shrine
Close up of colored ribbons at naga shrine
Naga’s head against deep blue evening sky
Jasmine garlands and lotus flowers at naga shrine
Marigold garlands at naga shrine
Incense and candles at naga shrine
Sunset over Karon beach
Glowing naga at sunset
Sunset
Sunset dip in the sea
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