Phuket Island

Phuket - Thailand's largest island is its southern province, located in the Adaman Sea. The island of Phuket is approximately equal to the area of Singapore, it has very beautiful beaches, the length of which is about 40 kilometers along the coast. Phuket is located at a distance of about 900 km south of the city of Bangkok and connects with the mainland by a hundred-meter bridge.

The island of Phuket is considered one of the richest in the country. Having a population of more than 1.5 million, it is in the sixth place among the provinces of Thailand. Phuket's main income, for many years, was the extraction of tin, which attracted large flows of people from England, Portugal, Malaysia and China, which affected the island's special calorie. On the island of Phuket, more than 30% of the population are Muslims of Malay origin. Currently, the island of Phuket has its own airport, it allowed tourists from other countries and also the Thai people to get there quickly. On the island of Phuket is very highly developed tourism infrastructure, a wide range of accommodation for holidaymakers from simple hotel lodges to modern high-class hotels. The island of Phuket is rightfully considered one of the best resorts in Thailand .

Phuket Island with its inimitable beauty of beaches is one of the most beautiful places for tourists who like beach holidays. The fabulous underwater world of Phuket and its surrounding islands are distinguished by abundance of marine flora and fauna. For lovers of water sports on the island of Phuket, there is an activity in the form of scuba diving, water skiing, windsurfing, etc. The tourists are interested in: visiting the Aquarium, Khao National Park, golf centers, and of course Buddhist temples. The capital of the island - the city of Phuket is full of various shops, shopping centers, antique shops all at very low prices, which, of course, will attract the attention of tourists planning to make shopping. Separately, mention should be made of sea excursions from the island of Phuket. Buying a tour to Thailand on Phuket Island, you should definitely visit at least one of the sea excursions. This can be an unforgettable excursion to the islands of Phi Phi, where the film "The Beach" was shot with Leonardo DiCaprio, Racha Island, Similan Islands being among the ten best places in the world for diving and most suitable for connoisseurs of scuba diving, and many others.

Which of the Phuket beaches is the best? The beaches on this island are quite diverse, and there are a lot of them. Each tourist will choose the best beach for themselves individually. And if it turns out that visiting the beach will meet your expectations, then rest on the island will leave the best impression.

Phuket Island has many wonderful beaches for those who like relaxing holidays - the beaches of Karon, Kata, Surin and for outdoor activities. Separately, it should be noted that Patong Beach is located 15 km from the city, it is the most famous in Phuket, thanks to a wide entertainment program, a lot of cafes, bars, restaurants which are full of nightlife.

In Phuket, two seasons-the rainy season from May to October and a hot season from November to April. During the rainy season, tropical rainstorms pour a couple of hours a day, and then the weather gets better and the sun shines.

Choose for your holidays this wonderful island and you will forever fall in love with Thailand!