location
If you are looking for a quiet luxurious place to unwind and relax, yet you want to enjoy the fun and action Phuket has to offer, Villa Thai Sawan is for you. Perched 80 meters above sea level overlooking the bay of Kalim and surrounded by mountains on the rear side, the villa offers the peace and tranquility one would look for on a holiday in Phuket.
For guests looking to spice up their vacation, Patong beach is less than 5 minutes drive away. If you are not familiar with Patong, it is the leading beach resort destination in South East Asia. With hundreds of restaurants, hotels, bars, shops and entertainment options, one can surely find something to their liking.
Villa Thai Sawan is located less than a kilometer away from the sandy coves on the north of Patong Bay and about 3 kilometers away from the center of Patong and its most famous street: Bangla Road. Whether you have heard about it or not, Bangla Road is definitely worth a detour if you want to experience Phuket's nightlife and its craziness. From nightclubs, to bars, to street entertainment, the road is never short of surprises and will most likely leave you with stories to share back home.
After a day of visiting, snorkeling, bungy jumping or partying, one can conveniently retreat to the tranquility of Villa Thai Sawan away from the hustle and bustle of the city to recharge their energy until the next adventure.
beaches
Many people come to Phuket for its beautiful sandy beaches and surrounding islands. At 650 meters from Villa Thai Sawan, Kalim Beach is the closest. Although it is not recommended for swimming, this beach offers beautiful sunset views and great street food stalls at night. At 1.5 km away, Patong beach is the closest swimmable beach to Villa Thai Sawan. There are also plenty of other beaches that are within 10 to 15 minutes drive. To the south, you will find Paradise Beach (now popular for its full moon parties), Tri Trang Beach, Karon beach and Kata Beach, amongst other beaches. To the North of the villa, some well-known beaches you will find are Kamala Beach, Leam Sing Beach, Surin Beach and Bangtao Beach (where most beach clubs are now located).
Dining
There are thousands of restaurants in Phuket and hundreds within minutes of Villa Thai Sawan. From traditional Thai to international cuisine and from street food to fine dining, one can easily find something to suit their taste and budget.
SHOWS, EVENTS AND FESTIVALS
Phuket boasts of shows, events and festivals throughout the year. Here are some of the most popular and annual events, shows and festivals:
- New Year's Eve (December 31)
- Chinese New Year (February)
- Songkran Festival (April)
- Phuket Bike Week (April)
- Phuket Pride Festival (April)
- Laguna Phuket Marathon (June), Laguna Phuket Triathlon (November)
- Phuket Vegetarian Festival (October)
- Loy Krathong (November)
- Phuket King's Cup Regatta (December)
- Christmas Eve (December 24)
- Phuket FantaSea Show (All year round)
- Siam Niramit Phuket (All year round)
- Simon Cabaret (All year round)
- Thai Boxing Shows (All year round)
Activities
There is no shortage of activities and things to do in Phuket. Here is a brief overview:
- Day tours to surrounding islands (i.e. Phi Phi Island, James Bond Island, Monkey Island...)
- Snorkeling, scuba diving, rock climbing
- Bungy jumping, Zip Lining, Go Karting
- Elephant rides
- Yoga, fitness
- Shopping
- Weekend markets
NIGHTLIFE
Bangla Road, the center of nightlife in Phuket is a short 5 minutes drive-away from Villa Thai Sawan. There and around, you will find hundreds of bars, pubs, nightclubs and adult entertainment all within walking distance from one another allowing you to experience different atmospheres during the same evening or week should you wish to explore all your options.