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Karon Beach has experienced significant development, with several major high rise hotels easily recognised from far offshore.
13 miles from Ao Chalong
This lovely 2-mile sand beach at Karon stands in front of salt ponds and sand dunes. It provides protected anchorage in 6-10 metres on a sandy bottom along its entire length. For easy access to shore facilities, position (A) directly off Karon Circle is most convenient.
The area behind the beach road has experienced significant development. Several major high rise hotels are easily recognised from far offshore. Phuket Town is about 40 minutes away by Tuk Tuk.
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13 miles from Ao Chalong
Dominated by the Meridien Hotel, one of the island’s largest with over 400 rooms, this picturesque beach was formerly known as ‘Relax Bay’. The anchorage is in 10 metres on a sandy bottom.
15 miles from Ao Chalong
Freedom Bay is a favourite day excursion by longtail boat from Patong and Karon. Access by road is possible, but involves a demanding hike down to the beach. Anchor in 10 metres on sand.
A small restaurant and vendor stalls cater to visitors. Off the small headland at the south of the bay, there’s good snorkelling and diving. In the deeper water off the north headland, the diving is excellent.
To the north, on the other sandy beach, is the Marriott Resort, Merlin Beach, accessible at high tide. From here it’s a short walk over the headland to the Tri Trang Beach on the southern end of Patong Bay, now dominated by the ultra-exclusive Rosewood Resort.
