Railay Beach
Railay beach was not severely affected by the tsunami of 26 December 2004.
History
Tourism started its development in Railay during the 1970s when backpackers and hippies visited the area. Since then, it has been the most popular destination in Krabi due to its beaches.
East Railay
East Railay Beach is the docking point for boats arriving from Krabi. East Beach is primarily covered in dense mangroves and is unsuitable for swimming. At the northern end of the waterfront, there is a commercial area along a boardwalk/promenade with many restaurants and bars and various services including a Muay Thai school, and lower-priced resorts than in West Railay. Above, on the trail that leads to Ton Sai, is the Diamond Cave, which features a walkway into its depths. At the southern end of the boardwalk, there is access to a public trail that meanders under overhanging limestone cliffs and provides access to Phra Nang Beach.
West Railay
West Railay Beach, connected to the east side by paths through the large resorts or by trails through thin jungle cover, is the primary destination for beach-goers in Railay. The beach is flanked by high limestone cliffs on either side. Long-tail boats are available to hire for transport to Ao Nang, 15 minutes north of Railay. In addition, ferries departing Railay for Ko Phi Phi and points west including Phuket depart from the West beach. The focal point of West Railay Beach is a short promenade (walking street) lined with restaurants and shops.
References
- ^ "RAILAY BEACH". Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). Archived from the original on 25 June 2018. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
External links
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