Kalim Beach in Patong, Phuket, Thailand
 Kalim
Beach is a continuation on the northern curve of the coastline of
Patong beach just north of the artistic rocky outcroppings.
Kalim is a small charming beach with rocky points
and coral. Kalim is a quiet alternative, yet conveniently near to
tourist services and nightlife.
At low tide, the northern end of Kalim Beach reveals
a mass of corals right off shore which can be a interesting place
to comb around. The corals may appear a dull brown color but they
contain an amazing number of living creatures. Seashells, crustaceans,
tiny fishes, starfish, sea cucumbers are found in puddles of the
water catchment. It is not wise to attempt to walk barefoot here
because some of the rocks are razor sharp. Wear a strong pair of
sandals or track shoes. The northern half of the beach is exposed
to the monsoon winds, and from June to September on occasion waves
big enough to surf break here.
 A
ten minute ride on a longtail boat out and around the headland on
the extreme southern tip brings you to one of the most beautiful
and isolated beaches on Phuket. Accessible only from the sea this
isolated beach with its dazzling white sand will make you forget
about the hustle and bustle of the main beach.
There is a small restaurant and a few beach chairs,
this is a private beach that is open the public, but the owner drives
off visitors arriving by jetski. While you laze about on the beach
you can ponder up new names for the artistic rock formations that
guard the entrance to the bay. Don’t forget your mask and fins
because the marine life that abounds on the coral reefs is among
the best on the island. To get a longtail boat ask one of the locals
on the beach about renting one and soon the owner will appear and
you can bargain for a price. Figure on 400 Baht for an hour, or
1000 Baht for the day. Longtail boats, will hold 6-8 passengers.
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Five minutes north of Patong is a covered rest
area with a spectacular view overlooking the Bay. Its a relaxing
place to watch as the waves of Andaman Sea smash against the rocks
on both ends of this small turquoise blue bay with a rim of fine
white sand. The whole bay is taken up with the expanding Tavorn
Beach Hotel complex but locals can be seen fishing off the rocks
and the boat landing.
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