Kata Beach Holidays

Phuket's Kata Beach is a family-friendly affair, with a perfect blend of action and relaxation. Boasting a one-mile long beach, this palm-fringed spot remains popular without being too crowded. There are plenty of watersports on offer, as well as culinary classes, night markets and opportunities to snorkel on offshore islands.

There's plenty to explore in Kata and the surrounding area. Take a stroll along Thanon Thai Na, Kata’s main thoroughfare for eating and drinking. Or climb up to Three Beaches Hill for stunning views along the coastline, with Kata Noi, Kata Yai and Karon in the distance.

Try surfing at the southern end of Kata Beach, or rent a kayak and row out to Pu Island, half a mile offshore. For snorkelling adventures, head across the sea to Boo Island, 400 metres from Kata Beach, to find seabeds dotted with coral and teeming with fish.

Right behind the beach is the town centre. Taina Road is one of the main strips – it’s a jumble of fruit and flower stalls, and open-‘til-late shops. There are plenty of places to snap up a bargain meal – Thai, Kiwi-style barbecue, and even the odd Scandinavian place pop up along this road. On nearby Kata Road, the bar scene gets livelier after sunset – bars spill out onto street-side terraces and guitar-heavy bands rock out on makeshift stages.