Chalong Bay
Chalong Bay - Phuket, a quiet bay located on the south coast opf the island, Chalong was the mining area and is muddy to swim in. Now it is used as anchorage by many yachts, dive and tour boats because it is protected from strong winds. Many trips to the nearby islands starting here so it is crowded between sunrise and 9am when the boats leave, and between 4pm - 6pm when they return.
In the evening the beach restaurants are a favorite place for tourists coming back from watching the sunset at Promthep Cape.
The prominent feature of Chalong is its 720-metre-long, seven-metre-wide jetty, which replaced the old rickety wooden pier in 2001. A parking area and a number of restaurants, shops, tourist information kiosks and open-air waiting areas have been built to serve the many visitors passing through. There's also a one-stop customs, immigration and harbour master service to assist visiting vessels, as well as a new marine rescue centre. Chalong's many informal restaurants, bars and cafes are worth exploring, particularly Kan Eang, notable for its fresh seafood and attentive service.
Yachties, divers and water sports enthusiasts are well served with Chalong's many shops, ranging from motor repair services, to equipment sales and rental, to fishing and charter tour companies, all found along the road leading to the pier. For accommodation there are a few bungalow and apartment-style spots to stay right on Chalong or further inland. Regular bus service to and from Phuket town during daytime.
