Where is Cape Panwa Beach on Phuket?
• Directly South of Phuket Town on Phuket Island’s East coast is a wide peninsula with Cape Panwa at the Southwestern tip.
What are the GPS coordinates of Cape Panwa Beach?
• GPS Data: 7° 48’ 20” N, 98° 24’ 19” E
How far is Cape Panwa Beach from Patong, Phuket Town, and the airport?
• 26 kilometers is the distance from Cape Panwa Beach to Patong
• 11 kilometers is the distance from Cape Panwa Beach to Phuket Town
• 44 kilometers is the distance from Cape Panwa Beach to the airport
Are taxis available at Cape Panwa Beach?
• Yes, the entire cape is filled with taxis running about, you should be able to easily find one.
What beaches are surrounding Cape Panwa Beach?
Ao Yon Beach is on the West side; Cape Panwa Hotel Beach is to the East.
Which direction does Cape Panwa Beach face?
West, and great for the sunset.
How long is the beachfront (beach length) at Cape Panwa Beach?
350 meters (383 yd.) There are multiple beaches on Cape Panwa that are labeled “Panwa Beach” on Google maps, so it’s impossible to figure out which, or even if there is one official Panwa Beach. This listing includes only Cape Panwa Beach which faces Koh Lon Island.
How wide is the beach (beach width) at Cape Panwa Beach?
Average around 7 meters (8 yd.)
What is the estimated beach area of Cape Panwa Beach?
2,450 square meters (2,930 square yd.)
How is the quality of the beach at Cape Panwa Beach?
Beautiful in parts, and basic with rough sand at other parts (west). The best part of the Panwa beaches with the softest sand, is further out on the cape – go as far southeast as you can go.
What is the nature of the ocean floor at Cape Panwa Beach?
Rough with shells and rocks in the north and getting better and more refined the further south you go.
Are there restroom and shower facilities available at Cape Panwa Beach?
At the aquarium, yes. You'll need to have paid to go use the restrooms.
What features/amenities are available at Cape Panwa Beach?
Large hill behind the beach gives it a private feel on the Southeast end, but the rest of the beachfront borders roads and business areas. There is a sidewalk along and above that is nice for walks.
Lifeguard available? Is there a lifeguard on duty at Cape Panwa Beach?
No
Sunbeds available? Can you rent sunbeds at Cape Panwa Beach?
Yes, around the pools of resorts in the area. None on any public area of beaches in Cape Panwa.
Umbrellas available? Can you rent umbrellas at Cape Panwa Beach?
Around the pools.
Is Cape Panwa Beach a public or private beach, and are there any entrance fees?
Public and no fees.
Water quality? What is the condition of the water quality at Cape Panwa Beach?
Very Good
Boat anchorage possible? Can boats anchor at Cape Panwa Beach?
Yes, boats can anchor.
Boat dock and marina? Is there a boat dock or marina at Cape Panwa Beach?
Yes, Laem Panwa pier is a military dock, but not for public use.
Is it possible to rent a longtail boat at Cape Panwa Beach?
Yes
Are speedboat or longtail boat tours available at Cape Panwa Beach?
Yes/Yes
Sea inflow? Is there a sea inflow at Cape Panwa Beach?
Sea inflow:: No
How gradual is the slope into the sea until it reaches a depth of 1 meter at Cape Panwa Beach?
10m
Is there a convenience shop available at Cape Panwa Beach?
Yes and some food stands in high season.
Attractions? What attractions can be found at Cape Panwa Beach?
Boardwalk. Third Naval Area Command. Large naval vessels are sometimes parked here. Phuket Aquarium. Cape Panwa viewpoint is close by.
Activities? What activities are available for visitors at Cape Panwa Beach?
Walking on the beach, swimming, taking photographs of the navy ships.
FKK possible? Is nude bathing or FKK (naturist culture) allowed at Cape Panwa Beach?
Not permitted, but if empty.
Are massages offered at Cape Panwa Beach?
Yes
Is it possible to picnic at Cape Panwa Beach?
Yes
Is it possible to surf at Cape Panwa Beach?
No, wrong side Phuket for that. Surfing is at beaches on Phuket’s west side.
Is smoking allowed at Cape Panwa Beach?
Warnings – what should one be cautious of at Cape Panwa Beach?
All of the sandy east side beaches have the risk of stingrays in the sand underwater.
Is there waste runoff into the sea at Cape Panwa Beach?
No