Phuket hotels and travel guide, Thailand. Hotel reservation for Phuket, Patong, Karon, Kamala and other Phuket beaches. ภูเก็ต
"Phrom" is Thai for Hindu "Brahma" signifying purity, and "Thep" means 'God'.
Phromthep is a headland stretching into the sea and forming the extreme south-end of Phuket.
It has been prominent feature for mariners since of early seafarers from the sub-continent,
remains of whose journey's have been found all along the Malay-peninsula's west coast.
From Rawai Beach turn right and go for 2 kms. The cape has tall cliffs on the south, and was formerly
called by local villagers "Leam Jao" (The Gods' Cape). From the cliffs running down
to the boulders at the sea is a line of palm trees. Emerald green currents swirl in the deep water
and breakers hurl themselves in vain against the rocky point : it is one of Phuket 's most inspiring
vistas. From Promthep Cape, which is the most beautiful place to catch Phuket's famous sunset,
a road leads northwest to Nai Han Beach.
Site of the Chao Ley or Sea Gipsy village, many restaurants and bungalows,
shell handicraft shops, and both fishing and charter boats to the nearby islands. The beach itself is suitable
for swimming. Rawai is 7 kms. west of Chalong Circle.
This remote bay is Northwest of Nai Harn Beach and a little secret of
Phuket because it is not easy to reach. The beach is small, clean and features many rocks. it is a perfect place
for a picnic. To get there you must pass the gates of the
Le Royal Meridien Yacht Club,
drive through the parking deck on the left side and follow the way through the Hotel Complex until you reach a
small road which goes for app. 1 km Northwest.
This little beach is one of the best kept secrets on Phuket which offers beautiful rock formations and
good snorkeling at the reef in front of the beach. To get there follow the road from
Promthep Cape to the west.
Between Promthep and the wind energy plant watch out for a small restaurant with a small parking lot.
A few meters behind the restaurant you can see the beach.
Two islands running roughly northeast to southwest off Phuket's southern coast.
- Raya Yai Island On the west coast is a fine beach closed in by the hill that stretch away from it like to arms of a horseshoe called alternately Ao Tawan Tok or Ao Bungalow. Clean sandy beach and crystal clear waters of Raya Yai attract day trippers from Phuket. From the top of the hill to the south of the bay is the viewpoint from which the whole island can be seen. On the east, at Ao Kon Kae Bay, is an excellent site for diving. Accommodation
- Raya Noi Island This island, 10 kms. from Raya Yai, is the result of coral reef build up, and there are
more rocks than beaches. In a small bay on the west is a boat anchorage. The waters at Raya Noi are emerald green,
and fishing is famous, but swimming is not recommendable.
-To get there contact a charter boat at Ao Chalong or Rawai, or go to travel agent for details on package tours to the islands. By long-tailed boat the travel time is about two hours. Larger boats operated by tour companies will make the trip in about one hour. Travel to Raya Islands is restricted to dry season and periods when the monsoon is not blowing.
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