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less developed than Phi Phi, Ko Lanta is another of Krabi’s
island destinations that is rapidly gaining in popularity. In a
group of 52 islands, mostly small and uninhabited, the scenery is
characterised by white sandy beaches, coral reefs, stretches of
mangrove forest and inland areas of hills and forest.
As part of ongoing efforts to preserve the area’s natural
beauty, 15 islands in the Lanta group were declared a national marine
park in 1990. Among these protected isles, Ko Rok Nok is especially
picturesque, with cliffs, a crescent-shaped bay and white sandy
beach backed by tropical greenery.
For travellers wishing to stay in the area, Ko Lanta Yai, the biggest
of the islands, is now gradually being developed for the visitor
with a range of both budget and more up-market bungalow accommodation.
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