Viewpoints · Between Nai Harn and Promthep Cape, above Ya Nui
Windmill Viewpoint
A hill with a white wind turbine, reached by a short dirt track, looking down on the cove of Ya Nui and the island of Koh Man.
Access
By road
Time to allow
A short stop
Best time
Late afternoon, on the way to Promthep
Why go
For a wide view of the south coast without the crowds of Promthep, a few minutes away. It fits easily into an afternoon at Nai Harn or Ya Nui.
What you will find
At the top there is a little parking, a sala (an open shelter) and a drinks stand. Below lies Ya Nui, a small and very busy beach, with Koh Man offshore.
According to one guide, paragliders sometimes train or take off from the hill, and it gets busier around sunset.
Getting there
By road from Nai Harn towards Promthep Cape, then up a short dirt track to the top.
Before you go
Not for you on a scooter if you are not at ease on a dirt track: walk up the last stretch instead.
None of the sources we read mentions an entry fee.
Where this place leads
Common questions
Where is the Windmill Viewpoint in Phuket?
On a hill between Nai Harn and Promthep Cape, above the small beach of Ya Nui, a short dirt track off the coast road.
Is the Windmill Viewpoint a good place for sunset?
According to one guide, it is usually quieter than Promthep Cape, a few minutes away, though it gets busier around sunset.