Krabi
Krabi is the country’s oldest history of continued settlement. After dating stone tools, ancient coloured pictures, beads, pottery and skeleton remains found in the province’s many cliffs and caves, the monkey for their standard, at that time, c.1,200 A.D., Krabi was tributary to the Kingdom of Ligor, a city on the Kra Peninsula’s east coast better known today as Nakorn Sri Thammarat.
BEACHES & ISLANDS
Ao Nang Beach
Ao Nang has the cleanest of environments in the area. This is the most developed beach in the area. And the beach is accessible by road from Krabi. Less crowded and more quiet, it gives a more peaceful atmosphere to the tourist than the Krabi. The majestic looking limestone cliffs rising straight from calm, clear waters of the sea and the long beach line that runs the whole length of the resort are great attractions claimed exclusively by Ao Nang. The shallow coast line is very safe for children to play with the waves. With widest range of accommodation facilities , transports either by boat or road, excellent facilities for tasty foods, tourists often make this area a base camp to make their foray further deep to discover the caves or for trekking and rock climbing.
Hat Noppharat Thara
This beach is on the western side of the Krabi town. The park covers an extensive area of the main land and 80 islands including Phi Phi Islands. 20 km west of Krabi and 3 miles long, this beach is lined with a majestic Casuarina forest. The beach is a part of Koh Phi Phi National Marine Park. Just as in the case of Ao Nang , during low tides, it is possible to reach other islands in the bay on foot.
Railay or Railey Beach & ( Hat Tham Beaches )
Two of the most popular beaches in Ao Phra Nang peninsula are Railay and Hat Tham. This is just to the south of Ao Nang. Phra Nang area is a hilly terrain with craggy limestone cliffs. There are no proper roads in this area. The beaches are accessible by long tail boats. This scenario gives a secluded feel to the place.In Railay, excellent accommodation is available which gives an added attraction to this beach. There are plenty of rock formations in the area. And caves with stalactites and stalagmites are spectcular attraction in Railay. As is quite typical of this area, the limestone geology has forged many interesting rock formations.Besides, these beaches provide opportunities for rock climbing enthusiasts. A spectacular view of the surrounding areas from the top of the cliff is a rewarding experience to the hardship and strain you take to climb the hill side. The facilities including supplies of climbing gear and training for the novice are also available.
Railay beach is considered to be one of the most beautiful beaches of the world. And this is one of Krabi’s most unique areas.
Pra Nang Beach
Connected to Rai Lei by a small path is Phra Nang on the outer most point of the headland, backed by a limestone cliff which soars above the beach providing some welcome shade in the hot afternoon. At the bottom of the cliff lies the Princess Cave or Tham Phra Nang Nok - local legend surrounds the cave and local fishermen leave offerings for good fortune.
Poda Beach
This is another location much favored by tourists. Lying off the coast of Ao Nang , Poda Beach is famous for its pure white sandy beach and warm waters. Diving and snorkeling , sun bathing and boating are the favorite activities in this beach. This is considered to be an ideal place for fun and relaxation.
Koh Lanta
About 53 islands are included in this group, which form the southern most district of Krabi Province.
Koh Lanta Yai ,the largest of the islands and long beach. The island is a favourite spot for those seeking peace and solitude, and is the home of the District and National Park offices. Mountainous and rugged in some spots, especially near the southern tip; with a combination of gravely and fine white sandy beaches, the island is also home to a clan of Chao Ley, or Sea Gypsies - an ethnic group who preserve many of their ancient customs and ceremonies. In recent years accommodation has increased in Lanta with a range from basic bungalows to upmarket resorts now available.Koh Taleng Beng ,lies in the Lanta district and is similar in shape to Phi Phi Ley. Swallows also nest at this island which at low tide has a small beach and tunnel.Mu Koh Hah ,still in the Lanta area, this is a group of 5 islands featuring coral gardens and good diving spots.
Koh Ngai, Koh Rock Nai and Koh Rock Nok
South of Lanta Island, these 3 islands are close to Trang Province. Koh Ngai is easily accessed via ferry from Pak Meng Beach, others are accessed by hired boat and feature both beaches and coral gardens.
Koh Phi Phi
Phi Phi Le and Phi Phi Don, can be reached by a pleasant 1 hour and 15 minute to 3 hour boat ride, depending on the size of vessel, from the provincial capital’s estuarine pier.Merely some six square kilometres in area, the rugged Phi Phi Lea is characterised by steep, lightly vegetated cliffs rising from the seabed, hidden bays concealing petite, pristine beaches and calm clear waters, and a spacious, airy cave known as Viking Cave by virtue of purportedly ancient cave murals depicting Viking-like sailing vessels. The cave houses sea swallows whose gelatinous nests are prized by Chinese gourmets. Two kilometres north, the larger ( 28 square kilometres ) Phi Phi Don has a cuving white and palm-fringed beach extending between mountain masses sheltering calm waters. This, and other minor beaches, offers beachside bungalow and chalet accommodation. The area immediately adjacent to a Muslim fishing village contains bars offering living music ; restaurants specialising in popular European cusines and Thai food ; cabarets ; souvenir shops ; dive shops and charter boat operations offering game fishing excursions and day trips, including several opportunities for snorkelling, around the major islands, including Ko Paid ( Bamboo island ), half an hour from Phi Phi Don and touted by locals as one of the most beautiful and unspoiled, uninhabited islands in the area.
The Phi Phi island group is favoured by yachtsmen and scuba divers who can discover and savour peaceful anchorage, and tranquillity and privacy, in various locations.
Rock Climbing:
Krabi’s strange and beautiful limestone cliffs have become popular rock and mountain climbing attractions for adventurers from around the globe. The uninitiated needn’t be afraid, local companies are happy to teach and climbs have been mapped out for every level of expertise.
Bird-Watching:
Bird watching is especially good from January till April in the mangrove forests surrounding Kanab Nam Hill near Krabi Town. Many rare birds are to be seen there: Gurneys, Finfoots, Bigwinged Brown Kingfishers, Egrets, Bitterns, Herons and more. Another excellent bird-watching sight is Khao Nor Chuchi Forest Preserve, com-monly known as Tung Tiao, in Klong Tom district, a low-land forest populated by the nearly extinct and only recently re-discovered black-breasted Pitta Gurney.
Diving:
Krabi’s waters are great for snorkeling and scuba diving. Popular sites include: Koh Poda, Koh Hong, Koh Yong, Koh Phi Phi Lae, Hin Muang and Hin Dang reefs, Koh Rok and Koh Ngai. Many companies cater to divers of every level and pocketbook; most are located at Ao Nang, Krabi Town, Phi Phi Don Island and Koh Lanta.
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