Beaches of Phuket: Nai Harn

Who doesn’t love a long walk on the beach? Or a cool beer while listening to the waves lap the shore? Well, I guess it depends on the beach right?

The beaches of Phuket are many, and one of the main reasons that we decided to settle on this sunny island. I was going through my posts recently when it hit me that I have never written anything in-depth about the amazing beaches!  So I am writing a series on the beaches I have come to know and love here in Phuket.

Nai Harn (also spelled Nai Han) is one of our favorite beaches.

Nai Harn is a long curved beach that during high season has silky smooth clear water. It’s white sand is fine and clean. During low season the water gets a bit choppier and is a perfect place to surf (I have heard).  There are restaurants, mini-marts, and shops available, but not close enough to the beach to mar the beauty of the area.

Nai Harn, off the tourist path a little, is a quiet and serene beach that is great for all ages. I have never heard loud music there or seen anyone drinking to the point of excess (if that is what you want, it is easily found at other beaches, make sure to check back for future posts in this series!). You will not find jet ski’s or parasailing here. There are often families and friends just all hanging out and enjoying the beach. It’s just very pleasant.

Nai harn has a lagoon on the left side of the beach (as you look to the surf) that can sometimes be nice for little ones to swim in, but don’t take your eyes off them as sometimes the drain on the far end will cause a vacuum that has been known to pull children under and drown them. Not pleasant, I know, but it has happened numerous times so I must include the warning.

On the opposite side of the beach, there is a Wat (Buddhist temple) that keeps the beach looking very Thai. I have never been in there, but make sure to read these rules for entering a Buddhist temple before you stroll in there with your bikini on.

The beach has ample scooter and auto parking if you are driving around yourself. There is also a public bus that waits in the parking lot near the Wat for people going to different areas of the island. So you can get there and leave there easily no matter your transportation situation.

When you visit Phuket, make sure to include Nai Harn on your list of beaches to lounge on and enjoy!

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*A Quick Note for those from outside of Phuket/Thailand- there are some new(ish) rules are in effect on the beaches of Thailand.

• Umbrellas and beach beds are technically outlawed on the beaches here, though you can still rent them from brave “entrepreneurs”, they will usually come and ask if you want them. You should not pay over 100-200 baht for a day with the umbrella. The loungers I am not sure of the price, but I personally would not pay over 200 baht per chair for a day.  Be aware though, that on very rare occasions, the Thai military/police have gone onto the beaches and confiscated umbrellas and benches. It is rare, but it does happen.
• Please make sure to take your trash with you when you leave, in fact take an extra bag of trash if you can. Yep, this is a new rule, but really it is common sense. Don’t leave stuff on the beach that doesn’t belong there!

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Now it’s your turn! Are you a beach person? What do you look for in a beach? Quiet and peace, or parties and drinks? Or are you like me and it depends on your mood (and if you have a babysitter)? Leave a comment and let’s chat!

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