| The area known as Cape Panwa is one of the last remaining truly tranquil spots on Phuket. You'll enjoy views out over the southern part of Phang Nga Bay and the area is dotted with quiet, shady beaches; with the best being Cape Panwa Beach of course. See below for a list of some recommended things to do in the area and there are plenty more so make sure ask our friendly staff for more ideas. |
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Ao Yon
A stereotypical shady and fringed idyllic breezy location with nodding palms, tranquil waters and a weekly yacht club for
youngsters. |
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Khao Khad Viewpoint
Not to be confused with the Khao Khad Views (sic) Tower, Khao Khad Viewpoint is known to some as ‘Best View’ and is
the ideal location to watch the sun sink into the hills behind Big Buddha at the other side of Chalong Bay. Here, you’ll find
a small restaurant/bar at the eastern end and a nearby walkway with several pavilions in which to sit. Romantic,
panoramic and relaxing – Best View is about a fifteen-minute drive from Cape Panwa Hotel. |
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Phuket Aquarium
Phuket Aquarium is a part of the internationally renowned Phuket Marine Biological Center (PMBC), located on the
southernmost tip of Cape Panwa, a short stroll away from Cape Panwa and Kantary Bay hotels. Recently renovated, it's
the perfect destination for a family excursion. Enter the aquarium and instantly find yourself in a fascinating underwater
world with hundreds of sub-marine species ranging from freshwater and ocean habitats, most of them local species from
the nearby waters of the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. |
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Laem Panwa Viewpoint
By the Naval Base at Panwa you’ll come to this viewpoint that affords gorgeous vistas over the bay, Lone Island and Koh
Hae – Coral Island. Any time of day is good to visit here and the beauty of it is that you can stroll there from Cape Panwa
and Kantary Bay. Past dusk, street vendors ply their colourful and tasty wares. For T-shirts and fabrics bargain the prices
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Lone Island (Koh Lone)
Koh Lone, situated in the middle of Chalong Bay, is in spite of Phuket's mad rush for development still a quiet, lush place
with only a few upmarket resorts on site. It'd easy to hire a long-tail boat ride for the 15 minute trip from Chalong Pier
and explore the north side of the island, strolling along the white-sand and shady beaches. |
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Coral Island (Koh Hae)
Coral Island in a few minutes ride from the south east coast of Phuket. Surrounded by several major coral reefs of all
shapes and sizes, this island is also home to a variety of interesting tropical fish as well as exotic, yellow-beaked hornbills
on its southern side. All sorts of water sports are popular here, from parasailing to banana boat rides to snorkelling/scuba
diving and it is generally regarded as a a one-day destination. |
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Koh Tapao Yai
This small island lies just six kilometres off the east coast of Cape Panwa. A 10 Minute ferry ride from Ko Tapao pier at
Ao Makam will get you there. A large presence of hornbills is to be found here and they're relative easy to spot. There's
also a small resort and the owner and staff members take a great deal of care with the welfare of the hornbills. |
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Koh Tapao Noi
Here you'll also find flocks of colourful and rare hornbills and they're easily observed. Although these exotic birds are
relatively rare in the rest of Thailand, they have made adapted well to the small human populace. The people in charge of
the eco-tourium development on the island believe that visiting tourists will not unduly harm their existence. |
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Restaurants
Laem Panwa Seafood BBQ Open: 5pm - 11pm
Uncle Nan's ltalian Restaurant Open: 6.30am - 11pm
Kieng Lae Restaurant Tel. 07639-1103
Sawasdee Restaurant Tel. 08-32807030
Baba Dining Lounge Sri Panwa Tel. 0-7637-1006
Rim Lae Thai and Seafood Restaurant Tel. 08-4054-3431
Live India Restaurant Tel. 0-7639-1480
Sunset Bar Tel. 08-9587-9112
James Seafood and Restaurant Tel. 08-1476-9862
Hill top Thai and Seafood Restaurant
Tel. 08-9871-5544
Aroma Restaurant International and Thai Food
Tel. 0-7639-3300
Aqua Restaurant Tel. 0-7660-2500
Lainapa Restaurant Tel. 0-7620-0920
The Following Sea Restaurant Tel. 0-7620-0282
Moon House German and Thai Food Tel. 0-7639-1302
Secret Cove Ao Yon Phuket Tel. 08-5636-6865,
08 - 6092-3637
The Chalet Cuisine Tel. 0-7620-0853, 08-1693-1717Tours
Panwa Express Travel and Tour Tel. 08-1892-4150
Panwa Golden Tour Tel. 08-1596-0588
Panwa Tour Tel. 08-6689-0882, 0-7639-3226
Three Men Tour Tel. 08-3873-1158
I Friendly Tour Tel. 08-1537-0065
Mayuree Travel and Tour Tel. 08-4847-2105
Kummitr Travel and Tour Tel. 08-1569-7220
Phuket Panwa Canoe Tel. 0-7635-4947
Dive Down Phuket Tel 0-7620-0863 |
