Beach Eats
Many restaurants line the southern part of the beach serving seafood,
Thai and European dishes at reasonable prices.
Hawker stalls can be found at both ends of the beach road, particularly
in the car park at the south end next to Kata Beach Resort.
For lunch you don't actually need to leave your sunbed, the sunbed
vendors have sandwiches and pizzas (highly recommended) available
amongst other snacks.
Kata is a great place to jetski as there's a small island at the
north end explore, kayaks can also be used for exploring. Parasailing
is also good here as the reefs at either end can be seen from the
air.
Windsurfers and Hobie Cats are available to hire by the hour. Waterskiing and wakeboarding is popular, but not as popular as
banana boat. Everyone loves being towed through the water by a speedboat,
clinging on tightly to the inflatable trying to be the only person
that doesn't fall off.
Snorkeling in Kata Beach
Some of the best snorkeling in Phuket can be found by the rocks
at the north and south ends of the beach, colourful wrasse, Bannerfish,
Parrotfish and Trigger fish are a few of the common sights. The best time is when the tide is quite high. Tip - wear a T-Shirt
to protect your back from the sun as you won't feel it getting burnt
whilst snorkeling. Equipment can be rented on the beach easily.
(Read more about snorkeling)
Surfing in Kata Beach
For many, the south end of the beach offers the best surfing in
Phuket and this is why Kata can get rather busy at times. The waves
are fast but manageable and at times can really buck high at the
sandbar.
The south end of the beach is the best place to watch, or join
in on the surfing action. Rentals are available for those who leave
their boards at home or just want to have a try, pay for the day
and you can use any of the surfboards or keep switching until you
find one you like. The waves are a nice size for beginners, surfing
tuition is also available.
Close in to shore the waves have far less power and are perfect
for little ones thus boogie boards can be rented for children, this
will keep them amused like nothing you've ever seen. Details: Winds are southwest to northeast. Swell is up to
two metres. There is a beach break at the southern end of the beach.
(Read more about surfing)
Beach Activities
Around 16.30 a game of beach soccer begins at the south end of
the beach close to Mom Tri's Boathouse, anyone can join in. At about
the same time the volley ball starts at the nets halfway along the
beach.
Many joggers can be seen running up and down the length of the
beach in the morning and evening. To round the day off there's a great beach bar on the rocks right
at the south end of the beach, perfect for a beer while the sun
goes down.
Beach Vendors
Kata is quite popular with beach vendors, they must do well here.
Walking up and down in the heat all day they try to sell you their
wares including silks, crafts, jewellery and beachwear. For many
they're a welcome distraction from all the doing nothing.
A polite 'no thank you' is all that's required to ensure they pass
you by however the ice cream sellers are usually most welcome. Should
you wish to look at something on offer you're not obliged to make
a purchase. When actually buying something you'll need to use your bartering
skills to get a good price, bartering should always be conducted
in a warm friendly manner with a smile on your face (the smile is
the most important part).
Hotels located directly on the beach |
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