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Karon Beach, Phuket

Length: 3.6 kmNov–Apr calm; May–Oct wavesstay nearby from $19/night

Karon is Phuket's second-longest beach: a vast strip of white quartz sand that squeaks underfoot. It's far less crowded than Patong, yet the restaurants, massage and scooter rentals sit right behind it along the road.

Entry is gentle, but summer brings strong rip currents — swim between the flags. In the evening, head up to Karon Viewpoint for a panorama of three bays at once.

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14 direct rentals in Karon — apartments and villas with free cancellation and a rental agreement.

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