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Karon
Beach is located on the west coast of Phuket island 17
kms. from Phuket town. It is the island's second largest
tourist beach just 6 kms. south of Patong beach and north
of Kata beach. The beach is stretching 3 kms. with the
very white sandy beach that are squeak audibly when walk
on. There is the road that separates thee broad beach with
the resort complexes area. |
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main areas of Karon are the Plaza area on the south end featuring
a number of budget guesthouses, restaurants and bars. The
side streets are worth exploring, particularly the one that
leads to a small art community, where Thai painters have
built a complex of huts, pubs and art galleries in which
they live and work.
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on the beach road leading to Kata, is the football
stadium, which hosts both local and international sporting
events. Just north of these is Aroona Plaza. Aroona,
which opened a few years ago, houses a range of handicraft
shops, good restaurants and cafes, a few bars and a
hotel modeled on the Sino-Portuguese architecture of
Old Phuket. |
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The wide
beachside avenue is ideal for taking an evening stroll
and doing some shopping. The north end features Karon Circle,
with its sculptures of workers commemorating Phuket's tin-mining
and agricultural past.
Although
it is quieter than Patong, Karon beach is idyllic for a
full range of amenities, dining and activites. It is also
a paradise for the family with the clear water, clean beach
with id not too crowded and some activities available. |
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Visit Phuket beaches :
Patong
Beach
Kata Beach
Karon Beach
Kamala Beach
Nai Yang Beach
Surin Beach |
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