Parks — Krabi

A more remote Phi Phi beach, good for snorkeling. Easier to reach by boat — about 300 baht from Ton Sai pier.

One of the more suitable beaches on Phi Phi for a beach holiday. Accessible on foot or by tuk‑tuk; there’s infrastructure, but it’s much quieter and more peaceful than Ton Sai and Loh Dalum.

The Emerald Pool is located in the middle of a tropical forest. You can swim here; the water is warm, around 35°C. A walking trail links the Emerald, Blue and Crystal pools. The visiting season runs from December to May. Entrance fee: 400 baht for adults, 200 baht for children.

One of the more suitable beaches on Phi Phi for a beach holiday. Accessible on foot or by tuk‑tuk; there’s infrastructure, but it’s much quieter and more peaceful than Ton Sai and Loh Dalum.

An interesting and beautiful beach on Koh Lanta. A road was built here recently, so it’s no longer quite as secret, but it’s still charming and worth a visit. We don’t recommend staying nearby — there’s hardly any infrastructure.

A party beach, full of bars and Phi Phi’s lively scene. Mediocre for swimming: the shore is crowded with boats and vendors, there are lots of people and it’s not a place for relaxation.

A party beach, full of bars and Phi Phi’s lively scene. Mediocre for swimming: the shore is crowded with boats and vendors, there are lots of people and it’s not a place for relaxation.

Railay Beach is a stunningly beautiful beach. It's reachable only by longtail boat (traditional wooden boat) from Ao Nang Beach for 100 baht per person, or by speedboat as part of organized tours. The scene—wooden longtail boats framed by towering cliffs—is incredibly picturesque and one of Thailand's most iconic images. Because of that, the beach is crowded; don't expect solitude or relaxation, but you'll get great photos. There are several hotels and restaurants on the beach.

Railay East has climbing routes suitable for beginners and for learning. They are very scenic.

Tonsai Beach features hardcore, difficult climbing routes. They are very scenic.

Tubkaek Beach is about a half‑hour drive from Ao Nang by car or scooter. It’s incredibly quiet, with few people, so you can find real relaxation that’s missing in busy Ao Nang. There are several good hotels and Thai restaurants. Tubkaek is a great place to rest from activities and enjoy the beach. Bonus — gorgeous views of cliffs and nearby islets. Downside — very strong low tides, so swimming may be impossible; check tide times in an app when planning your visit.

Klong Muang is a long sandy beach stretching over four kilometres. It’s wild — there’s no infrastructure, shade only from palm trees, and no sunbeds or umbrellas. That makes it quieter than Railay Beach and Ao Nang, but getting here without private transport can be difficult. Taxi drivers charge inflated fares, so if you don’t have your own bike and are on a short trip you can safely skip Klong Muang — you won’t miss anything. Long‑term or winter visitors, however, are advised to make the trip.

Ao Nang Beach itself isn't the most comfortable or scenic. Yes, it's where the activities and night cafés are, and boats to the islands and nearby Railay Beach depart from here. However, the beach is heavily affected by low tides, as are most beaches in the Krabi region. So before planning to spend the whole day on the sand, check what the beach is like today and whether it's actually swimmable or you'll have to walk half an hour from the shore to find any depth.

One of the more remote areas for wintering: a relaxed, quiet Thai-village atmosphere and a decent local beach. For comfortable living you’ll need a bike. You can rent a small house from 10,000 baht per month.

The Ron Waterfall hot springs are located near the lakes. These are natural springs where you can bathe right among the tree roots, but there are also developed pools on site. Entrance — 200 baht; the springs are open daily from 8:00 to 17:00. It's best to visit on weekdays because the place is quite popular and gets very crowded at weekends.

One of the three best beaches on Koh Lanta: wide, with a gentle entry into the water. Nearby you'll find supermarkets, cafés, pharmacies, motorbike rentals and accommodation to suit different tastes.

One of the three best beaches on Koh Lanta: wide, with a gentle entry into the water. Nearby you'll find supermarkets, cafés, pharmacies, motorbike rentals and accommodation to suit different tastes.

One of the three best beaches on Koh Lanta: wide, with a gentle entry into the water. Nearby you'll find supermarkets, cafés, pharmacies, motorbike rentals and accommodation to suit different tastes.

We recommend skipping Monkey Beach: it's uninteresting and can be dangerous because the monkeys behave aggressively and often bite tourists.