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Getting your bearings is easy in Karon. There’s a small village just off the traffic circle to your left as you enter town from Patong. For the glut of resorts, continue your journey down the beach road. You can also find quality restaurants, bars, and cheerful shops, as well as the beautiful long beach.
A long stretch of white sand and good dry-season swimming are the big appeal here, though the beach is more open than most in Phuket and there's very little shade. Amenities: food and drink; showers; water sports. Best for: snorkeling; sunset; swimming; walking.
