หาดกะตะ · Phuket
Enjoy a curved bay and sandy shore at Kata on Phuket’s west coast. This is Kata Yai, south of Karon, with hotels, restaurants, bars and souvenir shops nearby. Come with friends or your partner for a relaxed day moving between the beach and a meal, and take a slow walk around the bay.
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© OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbLSearch for ‘Kata Beach’ to find Kata Yai. It is separate from Kata Noi to the south, so check your accommodation name as well. The directions link helps you find the route between your hotel and the sand. Any route through hotel grounds is subject to that hotel’s access rules.
Name to search on the map Kata Beach · หาดกะตะ
Kata is a compact bay south of Karon. Walk along the sand with friends or your partner and enjoy the curve of the coast and the sea. It suits a slow day near your accommodation, with time for a sea view and a meal.
Hotels, restaurants, bars and souvenir shops surround Kata Yai. Rest at the beach, go out for food and browse nearby shops. Kata Noi to the south is a separate beach, so make clear whether you mean Kata Beach or Kata Noi Beach when meeting friends or arranging a car.
Keep away from surfing and water sports areas when swimming. Follow the day’s flags and local instructions about where entering the sea is permitted.
Do not swim while red flags are flying. Read the marine forecast before leaving and follow local swimming instructions after arrival. Waves and weather may delay or cancel boat trips, so ask about bad-weather conditions when booking.
No. Kata Beach, also called Kata Yai, and Kata Noi are separate. Kata Noi lies south of Kata Yai. Give your accommodation address and specify Kata Beach or Kata Noi Beach when arranging a car.
Yes. Kata is south of Karon, so you can visit both. They are not one continuous sandy beach; allow time to travel between them. Search separately for Karon Beach and Kata Beach.
No. A red flag means swimming is prohibited. Even if the sea looks calm, stay out of the water and spend your time on the shore.
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Sharing image credit: Ken Eckert · CC BY-SA 4.0
