Located on the West Coast of Phuket, Thailand, the Patong Beach attracts most of the visitors with its lush green mountains, golden sands and transparent turquoise water. On top of that Patong Beach has a vibrant nightlife and probably it is the best in this region. Plenty of luxurious hotels, restaurants and bars have made the place ideal for a lively holiday. Patong is definitely not for those beach lovers, who want to enjoy tranquility. It is a party beach and particularly suitable for them, who likes to enjoy lots of activities and night outs, on their vacation.
The 2 km long stretch of Patong Beach has many things to offer. The water is shallow and ideal for swimming. You can also enjoy the mesmerizing sun and the sea by relaxing on the beach chairs. The beach itself is crowded with lots of water-sports enthusiasts, beach vendors, boat drivers etc. On the northern part of the beach, you will find an amazing sandy creek with shallow and crystal-clear water. There is a mouth of a river on the southern part of the beach, where you can get to see plenty of fishing boats and small fisherman village.
You can enjoy different types of facilities and service simply being on your beach chair. You can rent the sun-beds along with the beach umbrella in a daily basis. You will get a whole lot of choices for the snacks, ice-creams and drinks at your sun-bed, sold by the local vendors. You can also purchase local handicrafts, costume jewelries, silk clothing and many other interesting things from these vendors. The complete stretch of the Beach Road is covered with restaurants and cafes. So, it will not be much to leave your bed for couple of hours for meal and then again coming back. There is also the facility of public toilets just adjacent to the beach.
Patong Beach is the heaven for the water-sports enthusiasts, particularly who enjoys jet-skiing and parasailing. The other interesting activities are riding on banana boat, waterskiing and wakeboarding. The northern part of the beach has spectacular waves and it is ideal for surfing. Snorkeling is also a popular choice for many. Beach volleyball is another attractive activity enjoyed by many. For your best relaxation, you can go for the Thai massage on your sun-bed.
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