Rawai Beach in Phuket, Thailand

Rawai beach is well known for its great seafood and as a departure point for day trips to nearby islands such as Racha and Coral Island.

Rawai beach is located in the southern part of Phuket along the west coast of the island. Rawai beach is a quiet and laid back Phuket beach compared to some of the busy Phuket beaches such as Patong beach and Karon beach.

Rawai Seafood

Rawai offers excellent seafood to its visitors. A number of local seafood restaurants line the beach at Rawai. These great seafood restaurants are one of the reasons that Rawai became well known among local Phuket expats and tourists.

You will find many Thai families enjoying the Phuket seafood at Rawai beach. It's always a good sign if the local Phuket population eats at a restaurant you are considering dining at.

Many local foreign residents have chosen to rent or purchase a house in Rawai beach. Real estate prices are inexpensive if compared to other parts of Phuket and living in Rawai can be extremely pleasant.

There are a number of bars and restaurants that have opened to in Rawai beach that cater to the large number of Phuket expat residents. The prices at these Rawai bars and restaurants is normally considerably cheaper than those you would encounter in Patong or Karon beach.

Rawai Speedboats

Rawai beach is also used by Phuket tour companies as a departure point for boat trips. Speed boats departing from Rawai take tourists on half day and full day trips to dive locations, secluded beaches and a number of small islands which surround Phuket.

Many tourists staying on Phuket book a day trip to Racha or Coral island as the snorkelling opportunities are excellent at these small islands. Islands like Racha and Coral island are surrounded by great corel reefs which is ideal for divers and snorkellers.

If you book a day trip during your holiday in Phuket then please do try to visit one of the great seafood restaurants in Rawai beach.

Rawai Beach Location

The easiest way to reach Rawai beach from Patong or Kata is simply by taking the scenic beach route. Simply keep driving along the coast southbound and you will end up in Rawai beach. It is the one of the most southern beaches of Phuket.

If you are coming from Phuket City, Cape Panwa or from the Phuket airport then simply take the main road leading south past Phuket City which ends up in Chalong. When you reach Chalong you will end up at the Chalong roundabout.

You will see a sign with Rawai printed on it and simply follow the sign and it will lead you to Rawai beach within minutes. Rawai beach is a great place to take your friends or family for a relaxing and somewhat lazy day.

Relaxing Time at Rawai

Find an empty table that is shaded by one of the big trees that line Rawai beach. Order a few large bottles of Chang Beer and just sit there enjoying your company and the beautiful views of the Andaman Sea.

You can also enjoy watching normal Thai families having lunch or dinner at these Rawai restaurants in Phuket. You will know understand why some people mean when they refer to Thai people and their obsession and love with their Thai cuisine.