Secret beach location for a photo shoot in Phuket

The high season in Phuket has begun, which means that the beaches will soon be quite crowded. You can find the most popular ones in our Beaches collection.

However, many of us want to bring back beautiful photos from our vacation with a scenic ocean view and no one else in the frame but ourselves. Popular beaches are not quite suitable for this. An insider has compiled their list of secret locations for a beach photo shoot — picturesque and less crowded spots.

Laem Sing

A secluded beach with white sand and crystal-clear water is nestled in a bay surrounded by tropical trees. Laem Sing is the perfect spot for a sunset photo shoot.

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Laem Sing

To reach the beach, you need to walk along a narrow path that starts in the southern part of Surin Beach. Alternatively, you can rent a boat from Surin or Kamala and sail to Laem Sing.

Hua Beach

Hua Beach, a small and little-known spot, is located near Kamala. It remains peaceful even in the low season, with usually calm waters. The beach is sheltered from strong winds, but it experiences noticeable tides, so swimming is best during high tide.

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Hua Beach

Hua Beach has numerous tropical trees providing natural shade. There are rocks on both sides of the bay, adding a picturesque touch to your photos. You can reach this location by car or motorbike; just don’t miss the turn from the main road through the gate, and you can park right by the beach.

Secret Beach at Promthep Cape

You won’t find this place on maps — it’s carefully hidden from tourists’ eyes. Even in the high season, there’s hardly anyone here.

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Secret Beach at Promthep Cape

A steep path leads to the beach, making the descent and ascent challenging. Someone even stretched a rope for safety. But the effort is worth it — an isolated, picturesque beach awaits you, where you’ll likely be alone and free to unleash your creativity. We detailed the location and how to get there in this article.

Anthony Freedom cape

A secret spot with massive boulders, coconut palms, and a stone staircase in the jungle. It’s an Instagrammable location that remains uncrowded.

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Anthony Freedom cape

You can also capture stunning drone shots here. The best part is that no one will interrupt your creativity, as only a few people know about this place.

Kalim Sunset

This location in Phuket is favored by many photographers: tall coconut palms grow here, some leaning on rocks or the sand, begging for that perfect shot like in a classic advertisement.

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Kalim Sunset

You can reach this spot by motorbike or car, park by the roadside, and take a short walk. If you’re lucky, you’ll have the beach all to yourself for breathtaking photos.

Honeymoon Beach on Ko Bon Island

“Honeymoon” — this beach was not named by chance: people often come here specifically for wedding photo sessions. It’s also often called the “Thai Maldives” for its turquoise waters and white sand.

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Honeymoon Beach

Honeymoon Beach is located on Ko Bon Island, reachable by longtail boat from Rawai in just 10-15 minutes.

With a bit of effort, you can capture stunning shots on any beach in Phuket and its neighboring islands—the natural beauty has already created the most Instagrammable locations for you; all that’s left is to use them well. Remember: the best time for a photo shoot is an hour after sunrise and an hour before sunset. That’s when you’ll find the soft light that determines 50% of your success.

If you’ve already taken your beach photos, explore the Instagrammable section in the Cafes & Restaurants collection. There, you’ll find other beautiful photo locations in Phuket.

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