Nai-Harn, located just 20 km from the popularly beloved Patong Beach and 30 km from Phuket Airport, impresses with its calmness and silence. It is no coincidence that sophisticated locals prefer to relax (and have picnics) on Nai Harn. It has all the necessary infrastructure (tourist shops and restaurants) to feel comfortable, however, there are no nightclubs - so if after a whole day of relaxation you want to actively spend the evening, you will have to go in search of entertainment to the nearest centers of culture by taxi. If you want to enjoy peace, tranquility and each other's company, Nai Harn is the perfect place.
From Patong Beach to Nai Harn, you need to go south along the Karon and Kata embankments, after which you should turn left at the Kata Hotel and go up about 5 km. After you pass the village of Nai Harn, you can follow the signs, which will be plenty. Near the temple on the beach there is a car park, and at the southern end of the beach you can park right under the trees.
Bright and conspicuous blue Song Taews buses regularly transport tourists to all the beaches of Phuket, operate from seven in the morning until six in the evening and are equipped with English inscriptions on board. You can take the bus not only at the bus stop, but also by stopping it anywhere. The cost of the trip will be 40 THB .
Nai Harn Beach is located in a cozy lagoon in the south of Phuket. On the one hand, it is bounded by the Andaman Sea, on the other, by picturesque hills with thickets of the jungle. The beach has a calm and peaceful atmosphere. In the vicinity there are cafes, hotels, shops, but almost no nightlife. They will have to go to Patong or the neighboring Kata beach.
At the peak of the tourist season in Nai Harn there are always a lot of vacationers. On a wide coastal strip with a length of about 800 m, covered with soft light yellow sand, there is enough space for everyone. The beach is characterized by a gentle safe entry into the water and a relatively clean and transparent sea.
Nai Harn cannot be called the most comfortable beach on the island. Nearby are the hotel, several shops and restaurants. Mats and umbrellas are rented for 200 THB . The latter will come in handy only in the center of the beach - dense vegetation reliably covers the edges from the sun. Free showers and toilets are not provided. For the opportunity to wash off sea salt, you will have to pay 20 THB , for going to the toilet - 10 THB . The hygienic condition of the premises leaves much to be desired.
Nai Harn is often referred to as a children's beach. There is a small lake in which the little ones bathe with pleasure. Across the hill lies Kata Beach with an excellent children's town. Kids will also like Rawai Park, which is located near the beach of the same name and is divided into 4 play areas. Teenagers prefer to swim in the eastern part of the beach, which has a shallow, safe entrance. The Yacht Club is based in the west of Nai Harn. Enough on the beach and interesting places for scuba diving.
Authentic French restaurant L'Orfeo Restaurant & Lounge (managed by the French) offers gourmet cuisine, prepared with fresh products from local markets, complete with a French atmosphere and level of service.
An Australian chef serves guests at Rum Jungle Restaurant. True, the prices in the restaurant are relatively high, but it's worth it - in addition to traditional Thai cuisine, you can try "ordinary" dishes cooked in an unusual way.
On the way from Phuket to Nai Harn, Breakfast Hut is located - a place extremely popular not only among tourists, but also among locals. To bring yourself into a state of combat readiness after a wild night of partying, the local breakfasts are the best way. The owners of the restaurant, a colorful Scotsman and his Thai wife, offer visitors both a continental breakfast and Thai dishes.
Without going far from the beach, you can have a budget and high-quality meal at Kallot's restaurant - large portions of Western and Thai cuisine at quite reasonable prices.
One of the best restaurants in Phuket - DaVinci is also located almost in Nai Harn (halfway to the beach of Sio Sai Yuan). The restaurant space, which includes outdoor tables, several rooms, a cocktail bar and a children's playground, is enlivened by live music, a romantic atmosphere and a good selection of dishes.
The western part of the beach is given over to the yacht club, so during the high tide season, snow-white yachts fill the waters of Nai Harn. In the depths of the resort, a ten-minute walk from the beach, there is a freshwater lake, on the island in the center of which there are tennis courts, playgrounds for children and fitness classes. The eastern part of the beach, ending at Promthep Cape, which in ancient times served as a landmark for sailors, attracts tourists every evening to enjoy the sunset.
Approximately in the middle of the Nai Harn beach area is Samnak Song Nai Han Monastery, which suggests some peace and quiet. Nearby, representing a dynamic contrast, there is a windmill - a source of electricity for the immediate surroundings.