Kata Beach is not only beautiful but offers a variety of activities for its visitors to enjoy. In addition to its good dining options, active nightlife, and great hotels and spas, Kata Beach can be the perfect place to explore nature, engage in fun family activities, or get in some sports.
Here are just a few popular things to do in Kata Beach:
Go kayaking or rent a long tail boat at Kata Noi Beach for a great new way to explore the beautiful waters around Kata. With good reefs and some lovely nearby islands, you can rent a kayak or boat any day of the week and hire a guide if you’d like.
Treat yourself to a day at one of the many spas around Kata Beach. With well-trained masseuses who can perform Thai Massages as well as other therapeutic techniques and healing treatments, these spas are a great way to ease your aches and pains and really take advantage of your tropical stay. The resort spas are the most advanced and it is strongly suggested that you call ahead and make an appointment.
The Boathouse Cooking Class is a great way to learn more about Thai cuisine and be taught how to prepare great Thai dishes. The key to Thai food is knowing how to balance flavors and it takes practice and guidance. This class is in a great location and features expert advice.
This is a great facility that allows you to surf, or to start to learn how to surf, with the help of some knowledgeable staff members. With a big wave pool that allows beginners as well as experienced surfers to ride waves no matter what the weather or conditions outside. This is a safe and fun way to learn to surf and gain new skills while in Phuket. It is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the southern end of the beach.
Visitors to Kata Beach can head to the Chalong Hills for an excellent elephant trekking experience. Elephants are important animals in Thailand and of course are impressive creatures anywhere. An elephant trekking tour will give you the opportunity to ride an elephant through the hills of Phuket.
Get fit and learn a bit of Thai culture by taking some Muay Thai training classes. Able to train beginners as well as those with more experience, the Phuket Muay Thai Camp is the best option for visitors to Kata Beach. They’ve got great equipment and experienced trainers who can introduce you to this amazing sport. They also have a gym with weight lifting equipment for regular exercise. In addition, Phuket Muay Thai has a shop with everything you’ll need to continue your training at home. The training camp is open from Monday to Saturday.
Mini Golf in Dino Park is great fun for both kids and adults. Featuring any dinosaur statues, Dino Park Mini Golf is an 18-hole course that also has its own restaurant. It is conveniently located midway between Kata Beach and Karon Beach. It is open from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day.