Where is Ao Yon Noi Beach on Phuket?
• Located on a bay in the southwest corner of Cape Panwa.
What are the GPS coordinates of Ao Yon Noi Beach?
• GPS Data: 7° 48’ 51” N, 98° 23’ 45” E
How far is Ao Yon Noi Beach from Patong, Phuket Town, and the airport?
• 24 kilometers is the distance from Ao Yon Noi Beach to Patong
• 12 kilometers is the distance from Ao Yon Noi Beach to Phuket Town
• 43 kilometers is the distance from Ao Yon Noi Beach to the airport
Are taxis available at Ao Yon Noi Beach?
• Not consistently, but you can sometimes catch them at this beach or at Ao Yon Yai next to it.
What beaches are surrounding Ao Yon Noi Beach?
Panwa Hotel Beach is the next named beach to the East, but before there are a number of sandy spots that are either on private property, or just not named. Ao Yon Yai is to the West.
Which direction does Ao Yon Noi Beach face?
South
How long is the beachfront (beach length) at Ao Yon Noi Beach?
355 meters (388 yd.)
How wide is the beach (beach width) at Ao Yon Noi Beach?
17 meters (19 yd.) is the average at the wide part of the beach by the road, and it’s around half of that on the east section of beach.
What is the estimated beach area of Ao Yon Noi Beach?
6,035 square meters (7,218 square yd.)
How is the quality of the beach at Ao Yon Noi Beach?
The sand is on the darker side, it's mixed with mud from the bay, common to many beaches on the East side of Phuket. All in all, just fine and nothing special. A nice place to hang out and chill. Known for it's quiet atmosphere.
What is the nature of the ocean floor at Ao Yon Noi Beach?
Mud and sand. Not good for swimming or wading during low tide.
Are there restroom and shower facilities available at Ao Yon Noi Beach?
None, this is a basic beach with no frills. Most people here have rooms at one of the resorts across the street, so it's a short walk to them.
What features/amenities are available at Ao Yon Noi Beach?
Very thin beach with bare minimum view and a road partly behind the beach. You’ll find a couple of food and drink carts. At the south end you will find the Cove which is a great place to eat and enjoying beautiful ocean views.
Lifeguard available? Is there a lifeguard on duty at Ao Yon Noi Beach?
No
Sunbeds available? Can you rent sunbeds at Ao Yon Noi Beach?
No
Umbrellas available? Can you rent umbrellas at Ao Yon Noi Beach?
No
Is Ao Yon Noi Beach a public or private beach, and are there any entrance fees?
Public, no fees.
Water quality? What is the condition of the water quality at Ao Yon Noi Beach?
Good for wading or swimming.
Boat anchorage possible? Can boats anchor at Ao Yon Noi Beach?
Yes, further out in the deeper water. Water near the beach is very shallow and gradually sloping, over mud.
Boat dock and marina? Is there a boat dock or marina at Ao Yon Noi Beach?
N/A
Is it possible to rent a longtail boat at Ao Yon Noi Beach?
Yes
Are speedboat or longtail boat tours available at Ao Yon Noi Beach?
No/no
Sea inflow? Is there a sea inflow at Ao Yon Noi Beach?
Yes Activities: OK for laying out for a tan, kicking a soccer ball (football), or other activity on the sand. Small boats and kayaks for rent.
How gradual is the slope into the sea until it reaches a depth of 1 meter at Ao Yon Noi Beach?
6-8m
Is there a convenience shop available at Ao Yon Noi Beach?
No, but coffee shop 50 meters off the beach towards the center of town "Bottoms Up."
Attractions? What attractions can be found at Ao Yon Noi Beach?
N/A – very small beach. There is.a small bridge at this beach, and the Ao Yon Waterfall is not far (and really not worth it to be honest!)
Activities? What activities are available for visitors at Ao Yon Noi Beach?
OK for laying out for a tan, kicking a soccer ball (football), or other activity on the sand. Small boats and kayaks for rent.
FKK possible? Is nude bathing or FKK (naturist culture) allowed at Ao Yon Noi Beach?
This beach is wide open without any private spots.
Are massages offered at Ao Yon Noi Beach?
During high-season there are massage girls available on the beach.
Is it possible to picnic at Ao Yon Noi Beach?
Yes, you can bring food and mats and eat here.
Is it possible to surf at Ao Yon Noi Beach?
No, there is no good surfing on the East coast of Phuket.
Is smoking allowed at Ao Yon Noi Beach?
Warnings – what should one be cautious of at Ao Yon Noi Beach?
Stingrays can be a problem in the shallow waters of the east coast.
Is there waste runoff into the sea at Ao Yon Noi Beach?
No, not that we noticed.
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