Phuket Attractions - Beaches on Phuket, Islands, Temples, Waterfalls and National Park

Not only blessed with beautiful beaches, Phuket has numerous other attractions to make any holiday here an experience to remember for a lifetime. On the island or off, a visitor's days can be easily filled with a wealth of exciting, entertaining, educational and enjoyable encounters with the history, culture, and natural wonders that have helped make Phuket a holiday destination unsurpassed for its beauty and diversity.

Phuket Beaches

Each of Phuket's many beaches is blessed with a character and charm very much of its own. From busy fun beaches offering a range of water sport activities, to secluded coves of fine white sand backed by verdant hillsides and visited by little more than the bubbling surf of the Andaman, there is bound to be at least one to suit the mood and mindset of every visitor to the island. Read More...

Phuket Islands

From a few minutes by speedboat to a day's sailing away, Phuket is surrounded by so many tropical islands, of such outstanding natural beauty, that literally weeks can be spent exploring.

At the far north of Phuket's cruising grounds lie the nine islands of the Similans - noted for their magnificent dive sites - to the south, the brooding intensity of Taratao - a prison colony during World War II and now part of the fifty-one island Taratao National Park - and in between dozens of isles offering pristine beaches, spectacular scenery and a peace and serenity unique to the Andaman. Read More...

Natural Attractions

Natural scenery includes the splendid forested hill of Khao Phra Thaeo National Park, an area where you can glimpse the last of Phuket's virgin jungle.

In addition there are numerous beauty spots, notable among them being Laem Phromthep, the island's southernmost point and a favorite place for watching Phuket's famed sunsets. Read More...

Historical Sites

Besides sun, sea and sand, Phuket is a multifaceted destination and offers ample scope for fascinating exploration.

Phuket Town is interesting for its surviving examples of old Sino-Portuguese architecture - reminders of the island's long and interesting history - and for its shopping and entertainment possibilities. Read More...