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Kata
Noi and Kata Yai
 Located
on the southwest part of the island, Kata Yai and Kata Noi
are located on a bay just south of Karon Beach. Easy to get
to, only 7 kms west of Chalong Circle, the area was once popular
with hippies and low budget backpackers. Now significantly
more upscale, with upwards of 30 hotels and bungalow complexes,
it has less rural flavor, but is less crowded and hectic than
Patong.
The two beaches,
Yai to the north and Noi to the south, are divided by a rocky
cliff. An island in the bay, Ko Pu, is within swimming distance
of the beach and provides good snorkeling, as does the south
end of Kata Noi. As with all the western beaches on Phuket,
swimmers should be mindful of the strong riptides which prevail
during the monsoon season. And although they are technically
banned on Phuket, jet skis remain a hazard to swimmers as
well as an annoyance.
What these
beach communities may lack in charm, they make up for in convenience,
and vacationers will find all tourist services readily available.
Gear for water sports can be rented, travel arrangements can
be readily made, restaurants abound (including some rather
pricey ones), and souvenirs can be purchased.
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