You may want to sit-in and not come out into the rains that fall across this beautiful island. But then you wouldn’t know what you’d miss. Rains don’t stop locals from having an excuse to be a part of a vibrant and vivid atmosphere right down near the beach at the Phuket Seafood Festival. Seafood shops, a pulsating parade contest, vivacious cultural shows and a list of activities are lined up for visitors to enjoy.

The main objective of this merry event is to promote the assortment of a delightful variety of seafood that this region has to offer. Enjoy the plate of your selection at a carnival on Patong Beach and join the sophisticated parade along with the various cultural concerts that are laid out for your entertainment.

During the festival, shops, restaurants and beachside stalls all throughout the entire island serve their best seafood dishes to any and everyone who happens to walk that way, making it easier to get your hands on to the warm scrumptious tropical dishes. Although the prices are according to the weight of your selected dish, you may be able to try your luck at bargaining.

Among the usual lobsters, crabs, shellfish and prawns the most popular dishes with visitors are the Pla Meuk Yan Gleua (squid-barbecued and seasoned), Thord Mun Koong (shrimp cake, deep-fried with plum sauce) and Hoi Maeng Poh Op Moh Din (lemon grass mingled with steamed mussels).

If you are not such a big fan of seafood, you can still be at the festival and enjoy a variety of vegetable dishes that are subtly passed around in the busy shops and restaurants across the island.

You are always welcome to join this lavish affair that takes place in a popular tropical destination with glorious sunsets and warm wide beaches. A Phuket resort will offer great value for your accommodation plans. For a wonderful welcome and scenic beauty you can travel over to Phuket villas that are scattered within the island borders. Anantara Phuket Thailand, is geared up to serve your holiday weekend while you sample the best tastes of island cuisine.