Joanna James
Bangtao is Phuket's second longest beach, measuring a total of 6kms. A tree lined haven, this beach area is a popular strip for a range of activities that promise to make your holiday one to remember.
Enjoy loads of laid back fun at this popular beach club located right on Layan Beach. One of the largest clubs of this nature in Thailand which belongs to the Dream Club, a franchise of the USA. The place offers a total of 100 comfy sun-loungers, sitting around 2 lovely pools and four bars where you can relax, catch up on some friendly chatter, and chill with your favourite drink. The music here is excellent, with the resident DJ offering up anything from R&B, jazz and the latest hits. Getting to the club for an evening rendezvous is a breeze from Anantara Layan Phuket Resort, which is just 4 minutes away.
This club is located right on Bangtao Beach and is easy to access from Phuket family resorts located in the area. A popular venue for its beachfront location, excellent selection of food and drinks and a chilled out atmosphere, which is highly conducive to relaxing. Open from 9 am to 2 am, this classy club is perfect for parents to relax after a fun day with the kids.
If you are staying at a Bangtao Phuket beach resort, then Layan Beach must be explored. Sitting on the western coast of Phuket, this is one of the areas last remaining beaches to offer an old fashioned, tropical vibe. The clean beach is framed by swaying palms, which invite beach lovers to indulge in an afternoon siesta, while the little restaurants lining the beach offer sun loungers and delicious snacks to keep you happy.
Want to practice some fun wakeboarding? Do head out to the beautiful Anthem Wake Park. There you are treated to pristine environs, and a freshwater lake, where you can practice your wakeboarding skills. Built to keep an eco-friendly standard, the park is equipped with electric cables, which pull boards along the lake. Choose from three tracks, the 60 metre long cable course for beginners with no obstacles, a 60 metre long cable course with obstacles and a 647 metre long cable course with obstacles, for the advanced rider to relish.
The Phuket Adventure Mini Golf course is located on the south end of Bangtao Beach. It is a scenic 18 hole course which promises a very interesting game. The perfect venue to head to after a full day of sun, sand and surf; the club is best enjoyed after 4 pm when the weather is much cooler. There is also a restaurant there offering Thai and international favourites in case you want to hang around for dinner.
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