Kata Beach in Phuket phuket.net

Towards the southern end of Phuket is Kata Beach, which is divided into Kata Yai and Kata Noi. Both beaches offer stunning scenery and a relaxed atmosphere.

Kata Yai Beach

This is the larger of the two beaches. The bay is very picturesque with Koh Pu (Pu Island) at the northern end. Half of the beach is bordered by a road, while the southern half has a few resorts right on the beach. Club Med occupies a large portion of the land behind the beach road towards the northern end of the beach, keeping that end of the beach fairly quiet.

Due to its fairly small size, Kata has a cozy feel about it and is great for families. There are quite a few shops, restaurants and bars around Kata Centre and between Kata Yai and Kata Noi. Kata is perhaps the best compromise between the hectic pace of Patong and some of the quieter beaches on Phuket.

Kata Noi Beach

Kata Noi only has a few places to stay and is dominated by the sprawling Kata Thani Hotel which takes up most of the beachfront. Happily, it is still possible for non-guests to access the beach and it is one of the loveliest on the island. The southern end is quite good for snorkeling around the rocks. For surfers the northern end of the beach has a decent break when the swell picks up during the rainy season.