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The Phuket Vegetarian Festival

Phuket's Vibrant Vegetarian Festival: A Blend of Chinese Heritage and Local Celebrations. It's a profound cultural event that showcases the island's rich history, influenced by Chinese traditions and beliefs. For nine days and nights, usually during the ninth lunar month of the Chinese calendar, Phuket undergoes a mesmerizing transformation. Participants wear white attire, symbolizing purity, and strictly adhere to a vegetarian or vegan diet.

Surf season, Kata beach Phuket

Surf Season, Phuket Thailand

Phuket is famous for its beautiful beaches and calm ocean from November to April each year. This Pearl of the Andaman Sea welcomes millions of tourists to its beaches. However, the green season in Phuket has more to offer. In the past decade, some already know that it is one of the best surf destinations in Thailand.

 

Phuket's Growing Surf Scene

The surf scene has been in Phuket since 2005 and is getting more and more popular, with May to October considered the best time to surf in Phuket. These months offer non-crowded beaches because there are more rainy days than clear blue skies. The southwest monsoon brings wind and waves from the southwest, and since Phuket is exposed to the west, waves hit the popular beaches of Phuket, making swimming difficult but creating a vibrant surf scene, drawing another group of visitors to the island.

 

Kata Beach: Perfect for All Levels

Kata Beach is one of the most popular beaches to surf in Phuket. Kata Beach welcomes all surfer levels; there are plenty of surfboard shops and surf schools available on the beach. Some offer classes with equipment rental included in their rates, or if you are an experienced surfer and only want to rent a board, there are different rates for 1-2 hours or all-day rental. Some shops will train you before you hit the waves and try it out for the first time. However, don’t expect Phuket waves to be like those waves in other professional surfing destinations. Kata waves are good for beginners who want to try it out and enjoy the waves.

 

Safety and Your Stay

Before hitting Kata Beach for surf season, you might want to equip yourself with knowledge about rip currents and how to get out of them. While the ocean is great for surfers, some swimming skills are always good to have under your sleeves. Luxe Villas' properties are located within walking distance to Kata Beach, the popular surf scene in Phuket. Enjoy special hotel rates during the so-called ‘low season’ of Phuket and kick your surf skills up a notch with Luxe Villas. For more information, please send your inquiry on the contact page.

Pa hin dam

One of the best kept secret of southern Phuket gem is Pa Hin Dam or the Black Rock viewpoint. Actually getting there is not pretty straight forward, from Kata Karon viewpoint on 4030 road, drive south 400 meters, you will find parking for the entrance to Nui Beach and Pa Hin Dam on your right. Here is where your adventure begin. The dirt road leading to both attractions, get off your vehicle and walk along that road for about a kilometer then you will find a three-way intersection, right to Nui beach, left to Pa Hin Dam, choice is yours.