Mai Khao is the longest beach in Phuket province. It stretches along the north-west coast from Nai Yang Beach, past Phuket International Airport, to Sai Kaew Beach — about 11 km in total.
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Key facts
Location
Mai Khao subdistrict, Thalang district, Phuket.
Length
About 11 km.
National park
Part of Sirinat National Park (established 1981).
Sand
Coarser than on Phuket’s southern beaches.
Sea
Deep, with a steep drop-off.
Nature
Mole crabs
One of the richest mole crab habitats in Phuket.
Sea turtles
One of the island’s sea turtle nesting beaches.
When to visit
November – April
The sea is generally calmer.
May – October
Monsoon: bigger waves, strong currents and frequent red flags.
Nearby
Nai Yang Beach
To the south.
Sai Kaew Beach
To the north — over 3 km of fine white sand.
Sarasin Bridge
The bridge between Phuket and Phang Nga.