Banana Beach
Phuket's Best Secret & Hidden BeachBanana Beach would have to be one of Phuket's best kept secret beaches and is definitely one of our favorite beaches. The hardest thing is finding where it is! But as we love to share our travel tips with other travellers to Phuket, we will let you in on where this secluded and somewhat secret beach can be found.
Phuket's best hidden beach is just through the tree'sBanana Beach is located on the north west coast of Phuket, hiding between Bang Tao Beach and Nai Thon Beach, just south of the Andaman White Beach Resort and around 500 metres north of Trisara Villas.
This beautiful secluded, beach is also known as Banana Rock Beach, due to the rocky formations that divides the beach into two. The Beach is around 180 metres long and is never crowded, one can only hope that it stays this way.....
Looking North towards Nai Thon Beach
Looking South along this beautiful beachOn high tide the waves have been known to wash up as far as the tree line, so just check that you don't put your belongings to close to the waters edge. Beach Activities at Banana Rock BeachFrom November through to April the water is calm and crystal clear, and is a top spot for swimming and snorkeling. At either end of the beach are rocks, which are great if you want to go snorkeling. The best area we found to go snorkeling is towards the southern end, where you will see beautiful coral and many fish. From May through to October it is best to avoid swimming at here as it can become to dangerous.
Facilities At Banana BeachYou will find sunbeds and umbrellas located at the southern end of the beach, of which can be hired for around 100 baht a day. During the high season you can also hire a longtail boat from the people who own the restaurant on the beach. Next to the restaurant you can enjoy a relaxing massage under the shade of the trees.
Restaurant At Banana Rock BeachAt the southern end of the beach you will find a make shift Thai and seafood restaurant that serve delicious and fresh seafood, they also have icy cold beers... Chang beer will cost 60 baht. Accommodation At Banana Rock Beach PhuketThere is no accommodation directly on Banana Beach, although close by there is the Trisara Hotel Phuket or the Phuket Pavilions Hotel that are located in the hills with views over the sea, of which both have private pool villas. Just to the north of Banana Beach is The Andaman White Beach Resort. How To Get ThereMany visitors arrive by longtail boat from one of the nearby beaches. However, you can also use the trail that leads down to the beach from the Coast Road. Heading north just past the Trisara Resort you will see a small parking area. Keep an eye for a small sign that is posted on a tree along the road. From here head down the trail which is a little steep, although you won't need much more than thongs on your feet.
Don't blink or you could miss the sign to Banana beach and the track through the tree's onto one of Phuket's best beaches.
Thankyou to Karen from Dukes Sports Bar at Kata for these updated photo's taken 6th March 2010. This beach is so secluded, not many people ever find this hidden treasure. Location map of Banana Rock Beach, Phuket, Thailand
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