On my way back from Scuba Market in Kata I stopped and snapped a few photos of Karon beach. They are not great shots, taken with my phone, but they give an idea of what the weather is like at this time of year. While the rest of Thailand is flooded, Phuket is basking in sunshine.
What I like about Karon beach is that it's very long, great for walking or running on, especially at low tide. You can always find a quiet area of beach away from jet skis if you like. The path along the beach road is also good for strolling along in the evening. It's an uninterrupted path all the way, no need to step on to the road or over drainage holes. That makes a change in Phuket and is especially nice if you are pushing a pushchair. I noticed that the beach road has had the power cables put underground and the road resurfaced in an ongoing beautification project for Karon.
At the north end of the beach near the football stadium are some nice seafood restaurants. They are always busy in the evening. There are also so cheap Thai restaurants further south by Karon Park.
In the high season Phuket Scuba Club have a small set up at the south end of the beach near the Karon Beach Resort. They offer beach dives on the shallow reef there. Or you can do a long tail boat dive to Karon Rock, a submerged rock just offshore.
In the low season when the wind is blowing onshore it's common to see kitesurfers on the water. Swimmers need to take care on Karon in the low season, when strong rip currents can easily overpower the unwary.
In the first week of November this year Karon beach is hosting an international volleyball tournament with the top female teams from around the world competing.
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| South end of Karon beach restaurants |
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| Karon beach road |
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| To the beach |
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| No lifeguards on duty today |
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| Karon centre |
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| Karon circle |
