360 panorama of the northern end of Karon Beach in Phuket. The picture shows a view over the beach taken from the top of the bank, lined with sunbeds with a dominant headland to the north backed by un-developed land.

Karon Beach North - Phuket visitor guide showing a virtual tour of 'Karon Beach North' linked to an interactive map with local and travel information. 360° panoramas from South Thailand.

Karon Beach lines 4km on the western side of Phuket. Towards the middle the beach is dominated by the Thavorn Palm Beach Resort and the Hilton Phuket Arcadia. At either end are budget hotels. Near the northern end of Karon beach is a lagoon which feeds into the sea. Backed by an unpaved car park, this part of the beach is very quiet. Nearby is the Ramada Resort Karon Beach Hotel.

Karon Beach is popular with those seeking a quieter alternative to Patong Beach. The beach is excellent for swimming and bathing, but not so good for snorkelling. It is quite exposed and can suffer during the rainy season. Karon is popular with families and couples, and lacks the night life that draws the very young and singles.

Nearby to the south are Kata Yai beach and Kata Noi Beach. To the north are Tri Trang Beach and Freedom Beach.

Car: Karon Beach is 42km south of Phuket Airport. It is 8km south of Patong and about 16km from Phuket town.