Cover picture: Nui Beach (Phuket)
Entrance to Nui Beach via coastal road 4030
These shuttles take you down to the beach (we do not recommend using your own scooter, as the path is very steep and bumpy).
An alternative would be an ATV/UTV (you can rent these on site)
Welcome to Nui Beach! The entrance fee is 100 baht per person or 300 baht including shuttle
There are toilets, a restaurant and a beach bar with delicious cocktails on the beach
This beautiful sandy beach is located in the rugged bay, surrounded by a natural backdrop of rocks and palm trees
There is a lot going on here in the high season, even if the beach is not so easily accessible
For comparison: a photo from the low season (June) - at this time the beach was deserted
a very nice contrast are the large rocks by the sea
Children can discover small fish, mussels and crabs in the water basins
The rocks are also a great photo spot and climbing location!
Behind the beach, a staircase leads up to more photo spots and a café
The highlight at Nui Beach: an open-air bathtub! I wonder if anyone has ever bathed here?
Instagram motifs as far as the eye can see - there really is a lot to discover in this place!
There is also a jungle swing and a peaceful natural pool where you can refresh yourself away from the sea
Our conclusion: A trip to Nui Beach should not be missed on any Phuket trip! 🙂
Costs
300 THB p.p.
(≈ 7,90 EUR)
Opening hours
Daily 09:00 - 19:00
Nui Beach (Phuket)
A hidden bay in the south of Phuket that you should definitely visit: Nui Beach. The entrance fee is 300 baht per person and includes transportation to and from the beach. We recommend using the shuttles and not driving down on your own on a scooter, as the road is really steep, uneven and winding! There is plenty to discover in the bay, including a swing, lovingly decorated photo spots and a bar & restaurant. Further up there is a small café and a souvenir store. At the two beach sections, you can make yourself comfortable with a towel or rent a sun lounger for 100 baht per day. Toilets and a shower are also available on site.
In addition to the beautiful sandy beach, the natural backdrop of large rocks Also climbing fun for all children and the young at heart. These are not only a great photo spot, but also a hiding place for small sea creatures such as fish, crabs and mussels.
The highlight at Nui Beach: a Outdoor bathtub! How cool is that?! are.
Our conclusion:A day trip to Nui Beach is well worth it! The beach falls into the "adventure trip" category for us, because the drive there alone is a real experience. The beach is great for sunbathing, but the waves are usually very rough and strong. Overall, there is less time to relax as there is so much to discover. For families with small children, we recommend a quieter beach such as Karon Beach - This offers shallow water and is easy to reach.
Places of interest in the vicinity
Map
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