Karon is only 5 minutes by taxi from Patong but is a world away from the hustle and bustle that envelops Patong.

Famous for its seemingly never ending beach with golden sand Karon is the perfect haven for those looking for a more relaxing holiday but not wanting to be too far removed from the shopping and nightlife of Patong.

KAron itself has an excellent selection of restaurants and a good number of bars as well with somethign to suit everyones budget from the local Thai style road side eateries to the more expensive western style establishments.