Discover best islands to visit near Phuket

When planning your vacation, many people immediately think of spending the whole day on beach. If you can relate to this, Islands of Thailand is something to consider. In fact, there are more than 200 of them adjacent to mainland of Thailand, however you can easily find the one to perfectly fit you from the variety. There are such great resorts as: Koh Lanta, Koh Lipe, Koh Phi Phi, Koh Tao, Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Chang, Koh Samet and, of course, Phuket. They are known as places with the best beaches, hotels and entertainment.

The most famous island among others is Phuket. Without a doubt, it is the most developed, providing tourists with multiple hotels, SPAs, shops, nightclubs and, pretty much, everything you may need. That's why it is also known as the busiest one. This is not a remote, quiet island, and if you are into various tourist activities that take place 24/7 - this is your destination. However, there are lots of other beautiful islands in Thailand near Phuket.

Situated right next to Phuket, but somewhat less developed is Koh Lanta - it’s got way less crowded beaches, although still beautiful, and friendly locals who are not annoyed with tourists yet are open for you to come. Long Beach is probably the spot where you will spend all the time - golden sand drops straight into deep water - it is perfect for swimming, sunbathing and simply enjoying your time in peaceful atmosphere.

Another quite corner to look at is Koh Lipe (pronounced "Koh Lee-pay") is a small, clear-of-cars island with clear, turquoise waters. The island can be a nice choice for a family trip, since it has mostly shallow waters, so your kids can enjoy swimming safely. You won't find any loud parties here, and this is exactly why many people come here.

An island called Koh Tao has a bit of everything. It started as the favourite place for scuba divers, it has developed into a complex that can satisfy anyone. Still remaining probably the best island for both beginners and professionals in scuba diving, it has a lot of equipment shops with friendly staff. This Thailand resort became the world`s best place to get a PADI certificate. Once you get enough swimming and diving, you should check out Sairee beach - the place where multiple night parties are held. Get the full experience from Koh Tao!

If you are tired of quiet everyday routine and want to make your vacation colourful, loud and memorable - the King’s choice is what you need, because the King of Thailand called Phangan his favourite island among others. This place is known for its large all-night parties, numerous beach dances, where sometimes over 15,000 people show off their moves at the same time. Nevertheless, not the whole area of this Thai island is covered with dance “floors”. There are a lot of quiet beaches and relaxing areas as well.

Whichever place you choose, a nice thing about most of these islands is that they are close to each other and most of them are located near Phuket, so if want to switch your place or take a tour through couple of islands - you can easily find some of the best islands to visit from Phuket.