The stunning sea mountain scenery of Phang-nga Bay extends down to Krabi, reaching south into deeper, crystal clear waters. In contrast to the hushed, green-tinged mystery of the bay, here you will find fine snorkelling, diving and fishing.
Many argue that Krabi's beaches, backed by dense rain forest, are amongst the most beautiful in the world. One of Thailand's best kept secrets, Krabi is undergoing an awakening. First discovered by cruising yachtsmen and backpack travellers – and remaining sleepy for many years – it now hosts bungalow resorts, top international hotels and numerous restaurants. Yet the area retains the flavour traditionalists have always loved – for example, the fabulous beaches to the south of Ao Nang, tucked below towering rock walls, are still accessible by boat only.
South of Krabi, and east of Phuket you discover the Phi Phi Islands – one of the most beautiful island groups anywhere. Spectacular vertical cliffs rising from clear seas, beautiful lagoons enclosed by rock walls and idyllic tropical beaches have rightly made these islands amongst the most famous in the world.
In 1998, the southernmost of the two islands, Phi Phi Le, was chosen as the location for filming ‘The Beach', starring Leonardo Di Caprio.
Sleepy, exotically tropical and remote when you want it to be, Phi Phi can keep you as busy as youlike, too. Clustered around the main town – Ton Sai Bay –resorts, restaurants, pubs and shops jostle for position with strolling vacationers and bicycles. Phi Phi has no cars.
Facilities
KrabiKrabi Town: With provisioning of a similar standard to Phuket available, Krabi Town can be accessed from Phra Nang by longtail boat or dinghy, or by road from Ao Nang.
Ao Nang Beach: Ao Nang is important due to its access to the main road to Krabi Town. Rock walls prevent road access from beaches further south. Resorts, bungalows, shops and restaurants are found along the beachfront road. Telephone, transport, and all the usual amenities of a growing resort town are available.
Krabi airport is to the northwest of Krabi Town, about 40 minutes by road from Ao Nang. There are regular direct flights to Phuket, Bangkok and Singapore.
Ko Phi PhiTon Sai Bay on Phi Phi Don is the place for shopping, provisioning or transport to Phuket, Krabi or neighbouring islands. The village, with its restaurants, hotels and shops is concentrated on the narrow sand isthmus connecting the two lobes of Phi Phi Don, extending along the northeastern side of the bay for well over a kilometre. Most needs of visiting yachts can be catered to here.
Tourism Authority of Thailand.
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