Where is Freedom Beach on Phuket?
• South of Patong Beach (5 minutes) on Phuket’s West coast.
What are the GPS coordinates of Freedom Beach?
• GPS Data: 7° 52’ 28” N, 98° 16’ 32” E
How far is Freedom Beach from Patong, Phuket Town, and the airport?
• 5 kilometers is the distance from Freedom Beach to Patong
• 19 kilometers is the distance from Freedom Beach to Phuket Town
• 44 kilometers is the distance from Freedom Beach to the airport
Are taxis available at Freedom Beach?
• No
What beaches are surrounding Freedom Beach?
To the South is Hat Karon Noi (little Karon Beach); to the North is Merlin Beach.
Which direction does Freedom Beach face?
Northwest
How long is the beachfront (beach length) at Freedom Beach?
244 meters (267 yd.)
How wide is the beach (beach width) at Freedom Beach?
29 meters (32 yd.)
What is the estimated beach area of Freedom Beach?
7,076 square meters (8,463 square yd.)
How is the quality of the beach at Freedom Beach?
Exceptional! Deep, white sand surrounded by hills and trees. No bins (trash cans) on the entire beach, which means there is random trash scattered about. A shame because this could be such an idyllic little beach! Apparently the 200 THB charged per person isn’t enough to inspire the owners to clean the beach daily.
What is the nature of the ocean floor at Freedom Beach?
Shallows are sandy except at the South end where there is submerged coral. There is a coral reef surrounding the entire bay, but it starts out where the water begins to deepen.
Are there restroom and shower facilities available at Freedom Beach?
No/No
What features/amenities are available at Freedom Beach?
Deep, soft white sand with many shade trees for picnics or hammocks. The road is far back from the beach, so there will be little sound. The bay has hills to the south, north, and behind. It is rather remote and has a very natural environment. There is another small patch of sand past the rocks on the north end of the beach. The water has coral and rocks on the south and north ends of the beach, making it ideal for snorkeling when the water is calm.
Lifeguard available? Is there a lifeguard on duty at Freedom Beach?
No Private, THB 200 per person Water quality: Good
Sunbeds available? Can you rent sunbeds at Freedom Beach?
No
Umbrellas available? Can you rent umbrellas at Freedom Beach?
No
Is Freedom Beach a public or private beach, and are there any entrance fees?
Private, THB 200 per person
Water quality? What is the condition of the water quality at Freedom Beach?
Good
Boat anchorage possible? Can boats anchor at Freedom Beach?
No, coral reef all over the bay. Longtail boats do come into the shore.
Boat dock and marina? Is there a boat dock or marina at Freedom Beach?
N/A
Is it possible to rent a longtail boat at Freedom Beach?
Yes
Are speedboat or longtail boat tours available at Freedom Beach?
No/no
Sea inflow? Is there a sea inflow at Freedom Beach?
Yes
How gradual is the slope into the sea until it reaches a depth of 1 meter at Freedom Beach?
8-10m
Is there a convenience shop available at Freedom Beach?
No
Attractions? What attractions can be found at Freedom Beach?
No tourist attractions here, or close-by, just this picture-perfect beach with great snorkeling.
Activities? What activities are available for visitors at Freedom Beach?
Snorkeling, laying out, and eating are the main activities at this quiet little beach. The snorkeling is pretty epic here, if you go south around the rocks, you can keep going along the coast! No jet skis or parasailing available.
FKK possible? Is nude bathing or FKK (naturist culture) allowed at Freedom Beach?
Not permitted, but if empty?
Are massages offered at Freedom Beach?
Massage available? Yes, during high-season.
Is it possible to picnic at Freedom Beach?
No
Is it possible to surf at Freedom Beach?
No real surfing here, even during a strong swell.
Is smoking allowed at Freedom Beach?
Warnings – what should one be cautious of at Freedom Beach?
Warnings: 1.) Wear proper athletic shoes with closed-toe to climb up and down the hill path – dangerous in sandals or bare feet. 2.) Like everywhere on the west coast, when the waves are bigger than .5 meters (.5 yd.), undertow can be strong and dangerous.
Is there waste runoff into the sea at Freedom Beach?
No