Nai Thon BeachvsOld Phuket Town
Both Nai Thon Beach and Old Phuket Town are highly recommended by professionals. On balance, Nai Thon Beach ranks significantly better than Old Phuket Town. Nai Thon Beach comes in at 89 with praise from 2 sources such as Michelin Guide, Fodor's.
Nai Thon Beach
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Lonely Planet
Nai Thon, Phuket, Thailand
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Fodor's "A few miles north of Bang Thao Bay, follow a smaller highway off the main routes (4030 and 4031) along a scenic coastline reminiscent of California's Pacific Coast Highway." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"At Hat Nai Thon you'll find the perfect balance between the basic facilities in the Sirinath National Park and the vast tourist developments along the beaches of the south coast." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"A lovely protected strip of fine, golden west-coast sand fringed by jungle, 7km south of the airport and blissfully removed from Phuket's busy buzz" Full review
Old Phuket Town
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Thalang Road, Phuket Town, Phuket, Thailand
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Afar Magazine "Today, old mansions and shophouses (buildings with stores on the ground level and living space above) have been turned into modern-day cafés, restaurants and shops." Full review
Afar Magazine "My personal favorite destination on Phuket Island for spending a few good hours having good food and a decent walkabout is Old Phuket Town." Full review
The Telegraph "Not many visitors make it to this colourful capital, built in the 19th century from the profits of the tin trade." Full review
Rough Guide
