Why Krabi should be your next getaway

Do you dream of a corner of the world with tempting pristine beaches and virgin coastal mangroves to experience being surrounded by sun, sea, sand, and nature? What if all this comes packaged together with delightful natural embellishments and topped off with awesome food and exciting markets? I am sure you would be thrilled. Experience all this and much more in the lesser-known town of Krabi on the west coast of southern Thailand.

Krabi offers more

An abundance of beauty for your senses with numerous tiny islands surrounding Krabi, including the famous Phi Phi Islands. Phi Phi Islands sprung into fame after filming the movie The Beach at Maya Bay. From Krabi, Maya Bay is just an hour's ride on a speedboat, which is quite convenient as very often experienced by visitors at Krabi Resorts and Spa.

Furthermore, this cluster of islands is a bonus enabling island hopping to experience different landscapes and features whilst the beaches are not crowded as they are in other popular places in Thailand.

Adding to nature’s gifts, visitors can enjoy lower transportation costs and relatively lower hotel charges in Krabi which are good reasons for you to consider Krabi as your next getaway destination.

Gleaming tropical beaches

Being at the centre of a coastal area there is a bevvy of white sandy beaches you can explore from Krabi using either a short drive or for some of the islands on a traditional Thai longtail boat. Enjoy frothy waves lapping the sandy beaches like a fine lace, as you stroll or sunbathe.

Admire the fine limestone karsts which seem to emerge from the azure waters, giving many instagrammable photo opportunities. Two of the noteworthy beaches in Krabi.

Ao Nang Beach – In the charming town of Ao Nang the exciting vibes are around the Ao Nang beach boasting clear water and sugary soft sand. Longtail boats adorn each end of the beach invitingly beckoning visitors to take a ride to other scenic beaches such as Railay Beach and Phra Nang Beach. Plenty of restaurants offer good service to hungry visitors who also enjoy the nightlife at the beach.

Railay Beach – The only access to this spectacular beach situated on a peninsula is by a quick ride on a longtail boat. Apart from the scenic beauty this beach offers snorkelling and rock climbing for more adventurous visitors and therefore is sought after by visitors at properties such as Avani Ao Nang.

Beyond the beaches

Apart from the beaches, there are other exciting things such as enjoying the landscape by hiking or simply exploring. The trails are not too far from Krabi town, and many fascinating discoveries await the curious visitor, Monkey Trail is one of those.

Monkey Trail – This exciting trail is less than 1km long commencing from the tiny temple at the southern end of Ao Nang beach. Although it is a small stretch the trail takes you up many stairs, Seeing monkeys all through the trail is quite an experience playing, sleeping, monkeying and grooming each other. Your hike takes you right up to the beautiful Pai Plong Beach.

Shopping and Dining

Shopping and dining are exciting experiences for visitors in Krabi with exotic markets offering both to take your fill.

Kabi Night Market (also known as Krabi Walking Street) – Over 70 stalls come alive from Friday to Sunday each week from 4 pm to 10 pm drawing locals and visitors to indulge in shopping and enjoying delicious Thai street food.

Ao Nang Landmark Night Market (also called Night Life Street) – This is a daily market open from 4 pm to 11 pm, though smaller than the Krabi Walking Street there are many food stalls apart from other stalls and live musical performances. The food stalls here are in a covered area thus eating is possible even when there is rain.