Kamala Beach, Phuket
People who come to Kamala beach always say they like Kamala beach just how it is, a place without the crowds and more out-of-the-way on the west coast strip of Phuket island, Kamala beach is only a few minutes from Thavorn Beach Village Resort & Spa (Phuket) and offers a more relaxing atmosphere than Patong or Karon as it’s quieter with less people.
‘Calm Kamala’ as some people call it, is a place where you can sunbathe and relax your mind on this white sanded secluded beautiful long beach. There’s plenty of jet skiing and snorkeling on Kamala beach, but mostly people who come to Kamala come for that ultimate lazy day on the beach, sunbathing and reading books.
Kamala Beach
Kamala Beach
Kamala Nightlife
Kamala nightlife is also quieter than Patong, it’s more of a place to enjoy hanging out talking with your friends or family in the bars or restaurants around the beach. The most famous night attraction in Kamala has to be ‘Fantasea’ a Thai cultural extravaganza production featuring live elephants, tigers and other animals, traditional Thai dancing, pyrotechnics, acrobats and more. The show also hosts one of the biggest buffets in Asia and is set in a theme park that offers carnival-like games and Disney like displays such as the Palace of the Elephants and Similan Adventure Centre.
Fantasea (courtesy of Fantasea Phuket co.)
Temple
Then there’s Kamala temple (wat baan kamala) on the south end of the beach, mostly destroyed in the 2004 tsunami where water reached roof level, since then it has been renovated and is back to being a charming village temple. If you do visit please remember to dress respectfully as this is a religious and spiritual place for locals.
Shopping
For ladies there is shopping at Kamala Friday market, where you can buy almost all things from fruits, vegetables, to souvenirs and exotic foods of Thailand. Located at the coconut plantation opposite Phuket Fantasea. Opening hours are 14.00-19.30 and
If you’re interested in local produce take a visit to the village market or ‘talad nat’ held twice a week on the main road it has a very local and colourful feel, and a great place to find tasty local snacks
On the beach itself there is Kamala Beach Plaza, Kamala Walkway Shopping and Kamala Art Shops
So to sum it up if you’re looking for a quiet and laid back area in Phuket, Kamala is well worth the visit
……Anthony Nurhasan, Intern, Thavorn Beach Village Resort & Spa, Phuket, Thailand - Luxury villas and bungalows nestled on the secluded Nakalay bay between Kamala and Patong beaches, where Thai Tradition meets nature
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