The Beaches of Phuket are famous for not only the pristine beaches and clear-blue seas but also for the activities and life that make the atmosphere exciting yet relaxing.The following is a brief description of some of the best beaches of Phuket.

Patong Beach (Had Patong)
This is Phuket's central tourist and night- time entertainment district. Over the years, Patong has turned from a fishing village into one of the island's two cities. The famous bay and 4 km. beach is know as a centre of entertainment with restaurants catering to every nationality. Live music can be found in most pubs and bars. Accommodations range from budget to five-star. Shopping opportunities appear to be endless. In addition, there are many tour companies waiting to help visitors plan their vacations. Some of the options available are
listed below. Among the larger attractions are :

Pirate's Cove
36 holes of miniature golf. 2 courses to choose from : The Jungle Course or Blackbeard's Challenge. Internationally rated; fast food restaurant and bar. Located on Song Roi Pi Rd., the next road back from the beach, next to Holiday Inn Hotel.
Tel. (076) 342951; open 10:00 a.m. - 11.00 p.m.

Phuket Water Ski Cableways
An inland water skiing course on a man-made lake. Skiers are pulled round the oval track at speeds of up to 30 kph by overhead cables. Instruction is free for beginners. Located over the hill northeast of Patong at 86/3 Moo 6 Soi Nam Tok Kathu, near Kathu Waterfall.
Tel. (076) 202- 525-7. Open daily 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Simon Cabaret
This transvestite show features dozens of gorgeously appareled boys dancing and lipsynching to popular songs. Costumes, choreography and pacing are very impressive; sound system and staging are state-of-the-art. Two shows nightly. Located on Patong-Karon road. Tel. (076) 342-011-5

Tarzan's Jungle Bungy Jump
Jump from the top of a 53 m. crane toward a pond while connected to a long elastic bungy cord; very exhilarating.
Note : This is not recommended for the aged, the infirm, or those with chronic heart problem.

Located over the hill northeast of Patong at 61/3 Moo 6 on the road to Phuket Town. Tel. (076) 321-351.

Tarzan's Catapult Bungy
It uses an elastic cord similar to the one mentioned above, but relies upon a catapult to shoot customer up in the air.
Located on Soi Sunset at Patong Beach, near the Expat Hotel. Tel. 01-464-1581.

Patong Go-Kart Speedway
A well planned raceway and high-powered go-karts await go-karting enthusiasts.

Located over the hill northeast of Patong at 118/5 Vichit Songkram Rd., near Kathu District office. Tel. (076) 321-949; open 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m

Phuket Joyland
It is an amusement park with many different attractions, located in the same area of Phuket Water Ski Cableways.
Open daily from 11:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. Tel. (086) 203-005-6.