This calm
and serene bay offers shelter to a fleet of boats from sailing yachts
to tour boats seeking shelter against strong winds. It is also a famous
take-off to well-known islands like Phi Phi, Coral Island, Mar Thon Island,
Racha Island and the dive sites of Dok Mai and Shark Point. It bustles
with activity from the crack of dawn till 9.00 am as the boats leave for
their destination of the day . From 4.30 to 5.30 PM this bay is again
quite busy with the passengers returning from their offshore island tours.
Seaside restaurants by the pier attract bus loads of tourists in the evening
after they have been to see the famous sunset from Promthep Cape.
Laem
Sing Beach
Is 20 minutes north of Patong, and is the first stop on our beach safari. The beach is not visible from the road but the small parking area is located about half way up the grade at the north end of Kamala Beach look for the small handmade signs. This is one of the undeveloped beaches frequently missed by visitors who are unaware of its location. Its a five minute walk down a fairly steep path to reach this remote little beach. The natural beauty of this beach is enhanced by the fact it sits well below the highway which lends a serene and quiet feeling that is not always present on other beaches in Phuket. The interesting rock formations along Laem Sing Beach offer some the best snorkeling opportunities on the island. Noted during recent visits was an increase in the number of beach venders and the occasional sighting of jetski activity, but it is still a pleasant little beach get-a-way well worth going out of the way for.
Some recent reports coming back suggest that many readers stopping here on the first leg of there beach safari are being taken in by the quiet charms of this hidden bay and are spending the whole day here.
Le Phang Beach
Shares a common boundary with Bangtao Beach and is located on the northern end where the beach merges with a river estuary and lagoon. It is a very beautiful area and is home to many birds and animals drawn to the marshy conditions. The access to this area is limited to either walking down the beach from the Laguna Phuket area or by driving a good distance out of the Laguna Phuket complex back on the highway and following the directions as if going to Nai Thon beach before reaching the turnoff. The many trails that take off into the hills overlooking the beach here are popular with hikers and birdwatcher’s.
Pansea Beach
Is a small secluded quiet beach that has a special feeling and many agree it is the finest beach on the island. Although it runs for only 250 meters it has fine white sand that glistens in the light and reflects off the clear blue sea. It has lively coral reefs and artistic rock formations embellish both ends that seem to frame the beach into one idyllic vision of a tropical beach paradise. Beauty has its price and in this case the natural beauty of this small protected natural bay attracted the famous Chedi Resort and the ultra-exclusive Amanpuri Hotel. This upscale resort plays host to the international celebrity set who don’t mind paying the ultra-high prices charged for privacy. Pansea Beach seems to be an exception to the law in Thailand that all beaches are public, because these hotels are allowed to run off all outsiders.
Is 20 minutes north of Patong, and is the first stop on our beach safari. The beach is not visible from the road but the small parking area is located about half way up the grade at the north end of Kamala Beach look for the small handmade signs. This is one of the undeveloped beaches frequently missed by visitors who are unaware of its location. Its a five minute walk down a fairly steep path to reach this remote little beach. The natural beauty of this beach is enhanced by the fact it sits well below the highway which lends a serene and quiet feeling that is not always present on other beaches in Phuket. The interesting rock formations along Laem Sing Beach offer some the best snorkeling opportunities on the island. Noted during recent visits was an increase in the number of beach venders and the occasional sighting of jetski activity, but it is still a pleasant little beach get-a-way well worth going out of the way for.
Some recent reports coming back suggest that many readers stopping here on the first leg of there beach safari are being taken in by the quiet charms of this hidden bay and are spending the whole day here.
Le Phang Beach
Shares a common boundary with Bangtao Beach and is located on the northern end where the beach merges with a river estuary and lagoon. It is a very beautiful area and is home to many birds and animals drawn to the marshy conditions. The access to this area is limited to either walking down the beach from the Laguna Phuket area or by driving a good distance out of the Laguna Phuket complex back on the highway and following the directions as if going to Nai Thon beach before reaching the turnoff. The many trails that take off into the hills overlooking the beach here are popular with hikers and birdwatcher’s.
Pansea Beach
Is a small secluded quiet beach that has a special feeling and many agree it is the finest beach on the island. Although it runs for only 250 meters it has fine white sand that glistens in the light and reflects off the clear blue sea. It has lively coral reefs and artistic rock formations embellish both ends that seem to frame the beach into one idyllic vision of a tropical beach paradise. Beauty has its price and in this case the natural beauty of this small protected natural bay attracted the famous Chedi Resort and the ultra-exclusive Amanpuri Hotel. This upscale resort plays host to the international celebrity set who don’t mind paying the ultra-high prices charged for privacy. Pansea Beach seems to be an exception to the law in Thailand that all beaches are public, because these hotels are allowed to run off all outsiders.
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PANWA HOTEL
THE BAY HOTEL
PANWA BEACH
PANWABURI
THE BAY HOTEL
PANWA BEACH
PANWABURI
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