Kamala Beach

Kamala Beach is a 2-kilometre sandy beach on Phuket's west coast in Kamala Subdistrict, Kathu District, north of Patong. Fringed by palm trees and hills, it is known as a quieter, family-friendly alternative to busier Phuket beaches. The beach offers calm swimming in dry season, local seafood restaurants, and proximity to cultural attractions like Phuket FantaSea, retaining a traditional Muslim fishing village atmosphere.

Visitors can expect a wide, curved sandy bay about 2 km long backed by palm trees, hills and a small fishing village. The beach has soft sand, clear water that is generally calm from November to April and wavier from May to October, with areas for swimming, sunbathing and beach walks. The northern end is quieter near the river mouth, the central and southern areas have restaurants, cafes, shops, sun loungers and umbrellas, and views of offshore islands.

Originally a traditional Muslim fishing village in Kathu District; the area was significantly impacted by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and has since been rebuilt and developed as a resort area while retaining its fishing village character

Retains the character of a Muslim fishing community with local mosques, village markets including the weekly Kamala Friday Market, and a more laid-back local lifestyle compared to Phuket's more commercialized beaches