One of the larger beaches in Phuket, Karon has plenty to offer the holiday visitor as well as long-term residents. Karon has a lot of entertainment areas, including restaurants and bars for those that enjoy the nightlife, and being close to Patong expands the choices even more. While it's a fast-growing area, Karon is nicely spread out and rarely feels crowded. The beach in Karon is suitable for swimming and has clean white sand, but devoid of the crowds one would find at nearby Kata and Patong. You will find a selection of villas, houses, and apartments in Karon, and there are a lot of luxury properties available.