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Patong's 'secret' beach behind the cliffs

Freedom Beach, Phuket

Length: 0.3 kmAccessible and lovely Nov–Apr; no boats in summerstay nearby from $15/night

Freedom is the famous 'wild' beach ten minutes by longtail from busy Patong: powder-white sand, turquoise water and jungle instead of hotels. The contrast with Patong — barely 2 km away — is hard to believe.

Reach it by longtail from Patong or Tri Trang (800–1,200 THB round trip with wait), or by a steep 20-minute path down from the Karon road. Bring water and snacks; there's little shade after midday, so come early.

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