Patong Beach

The location of the Patong Beach is half way from North to South on Phuket Island which is directly on the western shore of Thailand. It is one of the most well-known destinations on Phuket. It has nearly 3 km of fine white sand bordering and is ringed by tall hills that offer mystical sunset views. There's good news for surfing fans as you can find big waves to play in.

There are plenty of other Activities in which you can indulge yourself in; parasailing, swimming; banana boats are a few to be listed. Or you can just hire a beach chair & umbrella for working on your tan. You shall relax there with a book or can also spend time photographing a tropical sunset. Patong is visited by many visitors for the Thai and international Restaurants; Guesthouses & Hotels (all price ranges); Phuket is known for being the best place for shopping. There are Art Galleries and fun and exciting Entertainment, Bars & Pubs.

Patong is famous for its fresh seafood and, if it’s hunger time, then you don’t have to walk far to find a restaurant which has a huge display of lobster, crab, prawns, and fish just waiting to be cooked on your order. Patong is a place which undoubtedly gets a thumps up for a seafood restaurant and is very consistent in delivering best quality food. Tourists will no way have a sleepy scene here. It is by weight that the seafood is priced and other dishes range between 80 to 600B.

POPULAR SEAFOODS OF PATONG:

• Pla Meuk Yang Gleua (Barbecued squid with salt and pepper) 

• Hoi Maeng Poh Op Moh Din (Steamed mussels with lemongrass and herbs) 

• Thord Mun koong (Deep-fried shrimp cake with plum sauce) 

• Tom Yum Talay (Spicy and sour soup with mixed seafood such as shrimp, fish and squid)

 • Poo Pad Pong Karee (Fried crab meat with yellow curry) 

• Pla Meuk Pad Prik (Squid sautéed with onion, pepper and green onion) 

• Pla Lard Prik (Crispy fish filet topped with three-flavor sauce – spicy, sweet and sour) 

• Haw Mok Pla (Curried fish mousse served in individual cups made of banana leaf) 

• Yum Kai Maengda (Spicy salad with horseshoe crab eggs) Here are Patong’s top five seafood eateries which range from enjoyable floating restaurants to well-established hotels of this particular cuisine – Kan Eang@Pier, Floating Restaurants, Thanoon seafood, Mor mudong Restaurant, Pak Nam seafood Restaurant.

For a ultimate dining experience in Phuket, you got to head north of Patong Beach to Baan Rim Pa. Situated on a cliff which overlooks Kalim Bay, Baan Rim Pa is open on three sides which results to create a spectacular view of the Andaman sea. The popular 'Royal Thai' which has most menu items adapted from the Thai royal family – is the meal which is to die for. At the Dinner music is provided by their resident pianist and saxophone player, and the wine cellar is just remarkable. It’s time to whip your gold card for utmost experience!

Patong is known as the “One of the best Seafood Capitals of the World”. So to enrich the feel of the beautiful beaches and enjoy the exotic climate one has to visit Patong for an experience of a lifetime.