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                            Phuket -the Andaman’s Pearl• About Phuket
 • History
 • Beaches overview
 • Travel Information
 • Traveling
 • Local transportation
 • Activities
 Beaches  overview    Phuket is a large island with a wide choice of beaches to suit every  taste and requirement. Most of the beaches are located on the west coast of the  island. The quieter beaches tend to be found towards the island's northwestern  coastline, while the greatest concentration of hotels, shops and restaurants is  located around Patong and stretches south towards Karon and Kata.  
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