Just south of the
Kata viewpoint, Nui beach offers the opportunity to enjoy
a quiet idyllic beach only a few minutes drive from the busy
resort areas of Phuket.
However, it is definitely one of the most difficult beaches
to get to. The dirt road down to the beach is very steep and
needs to be negotiated only with a 4x4 vehicle or trail bike.
You should drive down the red dirt track for about 1km, then
park and walk the rest of the way. The part leading down to
the beach is very steep and the walk back can be very tiring.
Additionally, there is a parking fee of 250 baht per day,
which is basically an entrance fee. This also gets you a sun
lounger and a free drink. Although all beaches in Thailand
are public property, access to the beach is over private land,
which means the landowner can charge people to get to the
beach. For some this is a small price to pay for this beautiful
secluded beach, where you won't be bothered by the noise of
jet-skis hassle from vendors.
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