Layan Beach is one of the most tranquil beaches in Phuket, on the west coast at the northern end of Bang Tao Beach. It is known for Koh Kala, a small island off its northern end, and for the tall pine trees that shade the sand.
At the far end of the beach is a river where local people fish.
The Paradise Beach
Layan Beach has clear blue water and white sand. The island at the northern end shelters the beach from the waves, which keeps it calm and quiet, and a sandbar forms a semi-enclosed lagoon. Koh Kala is easy to explore because it is only a few metres from the shore, and some restaurants near the beach rent sea kayaks for exploring the island and the lagoon.
A few resorts at Layan Beach offer beach chairs, and the restaurants serve Thai and Western food at reasonable prices.
Layan Beach is fringed with trees, which makes it a favourite with local people because of the shade.