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For isolated beaches , prime dive spots and jagged rainforest-clad mountains , Krabi ticks all the boxes |
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KRABI |
Krabi International Airport |
Phra Nang beach |
Nestling majestically beside the Andaman Sea , Krabi is one of Thailand ’ s most attractive provinces . It ’ s where small islands erupt from the sea and secluded bays , beaches and coves can only be reached by colourful longtail boats . Popular Ao Nang is the centre of Krabi ’ s tourist scene . A mix of beaches , bars , restaurants and souvenir shops , it ’ s a great base for water-related activities and longtail boat excursions to offshore islands . Fifteen minutes north are Klong Muang ’ s powdery sands where the well-established village has a modest array of shops and simple restaurants . Accessible only by boat , Phra Nang and Railay are Krabi ’ s star offerings . Here , aquamarine water and sumptuous beaches are watched over by limestone crags , which rockclimbers of all abilities can scale . For those fascinated by life below the waves , Krabi has over 30 dive sites and countless snorkelling spots where you ’ re surrounded by flourishing coral gardens and vibrantly coloured fish . In Krabi Town , while away an hour or two in a cosy cafe , browse the market or , follow the riverside walkway to the fishing port , where restaurants specialise in seafood . |
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Krabi Town |
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1 2 Ao Nang
Railay Bay 5
Phra Nang
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1 Krabi La Playa & Navinda Krabi Resort
2 Avani Ao Nang
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Railay Beach
3 Dusit Thani Krabi &
Varana Hotel 4 Tubkaak Krabi 5 Rayavadee
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Getting there : Flights from Bangkok to Krabi take about 1 hour 20 minutes . Private transfers are included .
Best time to go : November-March when humidity is lower . The hottest months are April-May and September-October ( also the wettest ). However , even during the rainy season , there ’ s lots of sunshine between the short , heavy downpours .
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