Phuket's "Special Beaches":
Freedom Beach
 

This beach was rated as one of the top ten in the world by World Discoverer  though it is not well-known even on Phuket.  The reason?  It takes a long-tail boat ride to get there.  If its one of the top ten, then it must be worth the ride!

To each his own. You will have your own favorite after only a short time.  But don't get stuck in a rut, there are so many surprises on the island and it is very worth the effort to drive the coast line all the way around the island.  In addition to finding new places, you'll also be delighted by the scenery and new resorts and restaurants that you'll find.

Each one of the beaches featured in this section is considered special and you'll notice we've tried to pick only beaches away from the most heavily visited areas. 

Kata, Patong, Kamala, and Bang Tao seem to be the most populated - though Bang Tao and Kamala can be very quiet during low season.  If you enjoy getting away from crowded high season beaches,  get out and explore. You'll be glad you did as there are many great beaches that are never really crowded, even during high season.

Freedom Beach is located just south of Patong and is slowly opening up.  The peninsula along the southern portion of Patong Bay is quickly developing and you may soon even be able to drive to Freedom Beach.