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Karon Beach
The second largest of Phuket's principal tourist beaches. Large
resort complexes line the road back of the beach, but the strand
itself, long and broad, has no development. The sand is very white,
and squeaks audibly when walked on. The southern point has a fine
coral reef stretching toward Kata and Poo Island. Restaurants, bars,
tour companies and other non-hotel businesses are at the north end,
near the traffic circle, and at the south, on the little road
connecting the back road with the beach road. The narrow road
between Kata and Karon has a number of small businesses as well as
the Dino Park Mini Golf facility. Karon is the most up-scale of
Phuket's beaches. Regular daytime bus service to and from Phuket
Town.
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Kata Beach
The smallest of Phuket's three main tourist beaches, Kata is
different in appearance and style from Karon or Patong. The beach
itself is broad and curving, and structures bordering it are
low–rise. The waters are perfect for swimming, and at the north end
is a coral reef with many varied corals and fishes which stretches
out toward Poo Island., about 1/2 km off shore. Facilities for every
price range include hotels, bungalows, tour companies, restaurants,
bars and clubs. There is regular bus service to and from Phuket town
during daytime.
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