Kata Beach

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The appealing Kata Beach attracts many visitors with its lovely sands and picture perfect waters offering numerous attractions for tourists. It is particularly favoured by families with excellent restaurants and vibrant entertainment options located near its picturesque palm-lined beaches.
Surfing and sunbathing seasons
The period from November to April is the favoured time of
year for sunbathing at Kata Beach while surfing enthusiasts find
ideal conditions from May until October.
Many well known attractions are to be found in the environs
of Kata Beach. Travellers should make it a point to visit Kata
Viewpoint, a hilltop location which offers breathtaking views of
the surrounding areas. The Kata Temple is another noteworthy place
to visit, a well maintained and charming Buddhist shrine with a
history which stretches back to 1832. Children will enjoy viewing
the lifelike dinosaur replicas at the Dino
Park.
Quite a few outstanding restaurants are to be found in the
vicinity of Kata Beach, running the gamut from exclusive
world-class fine dining to affordable Thai seafood eateries.
Nightlife and sports brand bargains
Nightlife is abundant at Kata Beach, and visitors may choose
from exciting vibrant nightclubs or more sedate family-oriented
venues. For shopper a diverse selection of stores is to be found;
many international sporting brands are manufactured within Thailand
and therefore the prices are much less than abroad. Kata Beach also
offers many appealing and unusual recreational options such as
elephant trekking and Thai cookery classes.

