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Nai Harn Beach
South of Kata
Noi and north of Phromthep Cape, Naiharn is not Phuket's longest
beach, but it borders the most gorgeous lagoon on the island. The
middle of the beach is dominated by the Samnak Song Nai Han
monastery, which has obstructed excessive development and is the
reason that the beach is generally less crowded than other spots on
the southern part of the island.
A wide variety of water sports can be enjoyed,
but swimmers should be alert for the red flag which warns of
dangerous currents during the monsoon season from May to October.
One can walk to nearby Promthep Cape to observe sunsets, which are
often fiery and spectacular.
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Phrom Thep Cape
 "Phrom" is Thai for Hindu "Brahma" signifying purity,
and "Thep" means 'God'. Phromthep is a headland stretching
into the sea and forming the extreme south-end of Phuket. It has
been prominent feature for mariners since of early seafarers from
the sub-continent, remains of whose journey's have been found all
along the Malay-peninsula's west coast.
From Rawai Beach turn right and go for 2 kms. The cape has tall
cliffs on the south, and was formerly called by local villagers "Leam
Jao" (The Gods' Cape). From the cliffs running down to the
boulders at the sea is a line of palm trees. Emerald green currents
swirl in the deep water and breakers hurl themselves in vain against
the rocky point : it is one of Phuket 's most
inspiring vistas. From Promthep Cape, which is the most beautiful place to catch Phuket's
famous sunset, a road leads northwest to Nai Han Beach.
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Rawai Beach
Site of the Chao Ley or Sea Gipsy village, many restaurants and
bungalows, shell handicraft shops, and both fishing and charter
boats to the nearby islands. The beach itself is suitable for
swimming. Rawai is 7 kms. west of Chalong Circle.
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Chalong Bay
This beach has several
restaurants selling some of Phuket's best seafood.
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Panwa Cape
The southernmost tip of
this cape is home to a Marine Biological Research Centre and
Phuket's Aquarium where visitors may inspect several hundred exotic,
grotesque, and flamboyantly colourful marine species found in the
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