Karon Beach is a long gently curving beach of small sparkling white sand dunes, crisp clean water and a few evergreen trees.

As you circle the roundabout, you can go east through the village and you will be on the main highway running east and west
across the island, or you can continue south along the road to Kata beach and the rest of the south coast beaches.

In the past years, many resorts and large hotels opened almost everywhere, with unique views on the bay. Recently paved, the
long beach front offers an excellent walk to choose among the many restaurants serving seafood. Among the most famous are
the Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort (very Large), the Karona Resort (more cozy), or the famous Marina Phuket, (Luxurious
Bungalows with seaviews). Of courses there are dozens more hotels, if you wish to see them all, have a look at Karon Beach
Hotels

Of course, shops, tailors and souvenirs florishe almost anywhere, convinience stores and bars. From the circle, the road going
inland is now the "hot spot" of Karon beach with dozens of bars, some with girls, some other more trendy. Many restaurants are
also open here, with a large choice of cuisines, including mexican and steak houses.

During the months of June through September, the strong south-west winds brings surf from the open sea. Karon Beach and
Relax Bay Beach receive continuous big waves and experienced surfers head out to challenge them. The southern end of
Karon Beach has the most surf activity and there are surf stations with boards for hire. One of the amusing thing in Karon is the
noise of the sand when you walk on the beach... try it!