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For many travellers, Krabi is the most beautiful of Thailand’s
provinces facing the Andaman Sea. Little more than an hour’s
fl ight from Bangkok, Krabi is the kind of place where tired cliches
like idyllic and pristine take on fresh meaning, with the beaches
displaying the characteristic qualities of the Andarnan coast -
soft, fine white sand, warm clear water and lush tropical greenery
spilling on to the shore. Providing a dramatic backdrop to the most
beautiful locations are rust-hued cliffs, some soaring to 1,000
feet.
The scenic charm of Krabi is as captivating for its variety as
for its beauty and sun-seekers have the choice of three quite distinct
beach areas. To the northwest, Hat Noppharat Thara, belonging to
the national marine park of the same name, is a serene and tranquil
beach backed by casuarinas, where there is little development to
disturb a blissful sense of escape. By contrast, Ao Nang affords
a more classic beach venue, with a long sandy stretch backed by
hotels, restaurants shops and other facilities.
Maya Bay, KrabiLast but by no means least is Laem Phra Nang, a magnificent headland
that is accessible only by boat and is fringed on three sides by
the beaches of Hat Nam Mao, Hat Rai Le and, arguably the best, Hat
Phra Nang. Caves, rock climbing and a trek up the cliffs to a hidden
pool and a breathtaking viewpoint are among the highlights of this
remarkable setting.
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