Although Kamala has grown rapidly, you can still find the seaside village atmosphere that first attracted visitors. The beachside bars are a good spot for a sundowner and to catch a glimpse of local fisherman coming in for the evening. When the sun goes down, most visitors prefer to stroll through the village from their hotel or guesthouse to one of the small local restaurants - basic but tasty. During the high season months, local vendors set up stalls along the beach, so you can stroll along and pick up some beach wear bargains and souvenirs. Off the beach are a few restaurants-bars including The Club, Kamala Mountain View and Baan Mai - good spots to enjoy a casual and relaxed evening.

FantaSea Park

Kamala is also home to one of the island's biggest night time attractions - Phuket FantaSea. A USD$100 million Thai cultural extravaganza covering an area of over 140 acres with a live show featuring elephants, tigers and other animals, traditional Thai dancing, pyrotechnics, light and sound, acrobatics and more. Two shows are performed nightly, with an optional dinner. There's an opportunity to stroll around the grounds and find some more unusual souvenirs at some of the market stalls and shops after the show. You can also meet with the "celebrity" animals for a photo or two. Great for all ages.

Phuket FantaSea was awarded 'Best Attraction' in Thailand by Tourism Authority of Thailand for 4 consecutive years 2000-2003. Read More...