Bangtao beach is a large open bay and among Phuket's longest beaches, that offers guests a six km (four mile) stretch of beach.
Bangtao was once used in tin mining, but has since been become a luxury lean towards the northern end of Bangtao beach (Now named: Laguna). The location where the North end of Bangtao is occupied by Laguna beach, this is 4/5 star Resorts, apartment rentals and Villa's, the Southern side of Bangtao beach is when you'll find the normal everyday Hotels, Apartments, Restaurants, shops, bars, and a smallish Village, which in turn causes Surin beach.
Additionally, there are many recreation, sports and health facilities in the community of Bangtao together with a riding club, a 18 hole greens, mini golf, aquatic adventures and herbal spas and salons, and several restaurants, bars and cafes, which includes a little 'Bangtao Beach Bar & Café, better termed as 'La QingTing', which happens to be nestled right in-between the high-end beach clubs and Hotels which scatter Laguna and Bangtao beach front.
Besides the above there is also many banks, ATM's, mini-markets, International super markets, dentists, pharmacies, travel agencies and car an bike rentals all within walking distance of Surin, Laguna and Cherngtalay areas of Bangtao. Bangtao is also just a 20 minute drive to or in the airport making the place an excellent area for Tourist and expats to live.
Where To Stay In Bangato or Cherngtalay
Since the roll-out of Laguna, a method of lagoons that were included in resorts, the therapy lamp may also be often called Laguna Beach. The resorts offer their guests a privileged stay with beach access undisturbed by the beach-front road.
Smaller guesthouses are perfectly located at the back streets off and round the Soi Ao Bang Tao 2 area. Basic rooms to book off of the main road and an enormous selection of private and estate villas, with prices cover anything from cost effective to ultimate luxury, are spread out everywhere in the plains east on the beach in Cherngtalay, and where you will find many Apartment for Rent around Cherngtalay, Bangtao beach, Phuket
What to do around Cherngtalay and Bangtao
Being a beach town, you can expect many different water-based activities. If you have ever fancied trying you at stand-up paddle boarding then visit Layan Beach, that's on its northern border end of Bang Tao Beach and where you'll stumbled upon a stand-up paddle boarding school. This is an ideal activity for all those who wish to explore nearby seas, and it'll prevent you fit. Back on land, riding over the beach and thru the greens of the encompassing the game of golf is a sensible way to start to see the area. A horse riding club is scheduled at the doorway of Laguna Phuket and it's open daily.
Also in the neighborhood, Laguna Phuket Golf Club allows the avid golfer to apply their game. The course may be reduced to 9-holes even though it is being revamped and is predicted to look at again fully at the start of 2015. Alternatively, you could pick a less serious game and head to the nearby mini golf venue where you'll locate an 18-hole artificial grass course.
While you're on holiday it's almost expected that you should indulge inside a spa treatment. Bang Tao offers a most wonderful choice at the many high-end hotels within Laguna where you could try one of the signature therapies or choose a less expensive option in one of the many privately operated massage shops dotted within the town.
Make sure to pay a visit to Wat Cherngtalay, a lovely temple of intricate design, which is well-lit in the evening, creating an amazing attraction day or night.
Where To Eat In Bangtao & Cherngtalay
Bang Tao and Cherngtalay are not short on restaurants, some of which may be exclusive and a few of which have gained a top reputation on the city for serving delicious food. Tinlay Place has several such eateries, along with chic bars & grills with warm, inviting atmospheres. Enjoy a range of menus packed with creative cocktails and delectable dishes in the road that is a must try when eating out in Bang Tao.
In addition there are lots of restaurants with casual atmospheres in your neighborhood for all those seeking something more laid-back where you can enjoy thirst quenching draft beers and eat mouth-watering pub grub. A multitude of locations serve breakfast and there are countless options with regards to Thai food.
Other restaurants along Lagoon Road offer al-fresco dining, flavoursome fusion menus, and in addition there are a couple of fine-dining establishments. Whether you're after French, Italian, Japanese or Thai cuisine, you'll locate all of those plus more with this unassuming street.
If you visit Bandon-Cherngtalay Road you will confront super tasty Thai menus in a variety of little eateries, most of which are open enjoying, lunch and dinner. International options serving scrumptious pizzas, and various dishes can also be found in case you so wish.
There are many beach clubs in Bang Tao that present an eclectic blend of food, fashion, music and a lot of more. Bars, private pools and terraces are the features you could expect in these establishments, together with flavourful fare, creatively prepared cocktails and a remarkable atmosphere. A few of these beach clubs host parties with international DJs including Matt Caseli, Sandy Rivera, Paul Oakenfold and Steve Aoki just to a few.
Nightlife in Bangtao
Bang Tao's nightlife offers both casual and fashionable venues. For any former, you can find a choice of restaurant and bars where you're going to take a fun night out. A lot of them air major competitive sports, have pool tables, or host live bands, and you can even encounter the sporadic lady-boy cabaret show in case you are lucky.
Shopping around Bangtao and Cherngtalay
We have a Tesco Lotus complex in the region where there are affordable groceries, plus an optician and various fast-food outlets.
In case you are after high-end boutique shops, Surin Plaza is the site to visit shopping. Situated between Cherngtalay and Surin, a few of the storey outlet sells designer clothing and footwear, as well as stylish home-furnishings and unique artworks.
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