Nikitas Bar

Nikita's bar
Sitting in one of the best spots on the island, Nikitas's bar, the view is exactly that. Sheltered from the westerly winds, it never gets really rough on this side of the island. The tide ebbs and flows accompanied by subtle changes in light tones from season to season. Sit by the sea wall and admire the view around the beach - one of the first tourist attractions on Phuket - it remains a local Thai favourite - and one of the least commercialised. On the water's edge traditional "longtail" fishing boats still bob up and down with the tide, bringing in the day's catch, as well as a few tourists out on day tours or fishing trips to the offshore islands. Despite the appearance of a few speedboats alongside, the flavour is still definitely low key.