08 Jul, 2009
Patong Beach – The Only Getaway for Beach Bums
Posted by: Phuket Rentals In: General Phuket
Thailand has been attracting tourist attention for a long time now. It is one of the most celebrated tourist destinations of today’s times. The island of Phuket is one of the most frequented tourist haunts of Thailand. The long stretching beaches and the scenic beauty of Phuket provide for a perfect soak in the sun experience. Amongst the most crowded beaches of the island is the beach of Patong.
Patong Beach is the most crowded and noisiest place in the entire island. This is because a large number of tourists, who visit Phuket, use the beach as their base to live in while they explore the rest of the island. One reason for this concentration of tourists on this beach is the easy access to all the facilities. All the facilities required by the tourists are available in Patong Beach for very cheap.
The large number of tourists visiting Patong Beach every single day has a very damaging effect on the natural beauty of the beach. The stretch of the beach is forever crowded and always buzzing with activities of the tourists as well as the local hawkers. The popularity of Patong Beach has thus led to its losing the charm. However, there are other beaches like the Mai Khao beach, the Nai Yang beach and others, which are less crowded and cleaner than the one in consideration. Again, these serene beaches are not very far away from its area.
As far as the accommodation goes, the options available in Patong Beach area are as varied as chalk and cheese. For backpackers, there are hostels and guesthouses that fit the shoestring budgets of these travelers. Obviously, they have to make a few compromises in these modest settlements, but these places are the best you can get at that kind of a price. However, for people, who do not have a problem in splurging on themselves, there are the high end hotels of Patong Beach, which promise luxury in the purest form of the word.
Patong Beach area is lively all throughout the night. The nightlife in this area is unmatched by any of the other places in Thailand. You can come across rows of bars and clubs. These places are all distinct from each other; this makes it very convenient for the tourists to choose the place that suits their needs. Patong Beach has party options for music lovers as well as party animals.







