Farther south, around a rocky headland and a little cove, you'll find Kata Beach, a little seaside village with clusters of small restaurants, bars, and resorts at either end of the bay. Club Med a low-rise, unobtrusive development in keeping with the pleasant ambiance  occupies the centre of the beach.

Kata and Kata Noi, its smaller cousin to the south, are quiet beaches with great little seaside resorts. The Boathouse Inn and Marina Cottage are two notable examples on Kata. Kata Noi offers the Kata Thani and several other smaller resorts. Crystal waters, a wide choice of recreations, plenty of little restaurants and boutiques, and lots of elbow room are the highlights of the Kata area.

Kata Yai is also a popular spot for Phuket's growing community of monsoon season surfers, and this September, Phuket's Second Quik silver Surfing Contest will be held here. Local and international amateur surfers will vie for honours, no doubt providing great spectator sport for visitors to Kata where there are plenty of alternative activities close at hand for both participants and spectators alike.

From here it's an easy trip farther south again over a beautiful mountain road to Nai Harn Beach.