Patong Beach

Peppered with discotheques, bars, and go go bars, Patong Beach attracts hippies and party animals, for it has all the ingredients to make your night memorable. The waters are perfect for snorkelling and the beach remains teeming with tourists all the year round. Numerous accommodation options are available in the nearby areas, including a good mix of budget, mid-range and luxury stay facilities. For a happening nightlife, head to Soi Bangla and Paradise Complex, which are considered to be the epicentre of all the bustle. Patong is also preferred for shopping, and has many therapeutic massage parlours where sessions are available at reasonable rates. You can try some to cure sore muscles and get charged up for a new day.