Krabi
Krabi is one of the 75 provinces of Thailand, located in the south of the country on the shores of the Andaman Sea. The province itself is a wide coastal strip and an innumerable number of large and small islands.
The territories are occupied by tropical forests and karst formations (in limestone). The administrative center is the city of Krabi, located at the mouth of the Krabi River near numerous beaches.
The province is divided, in turn, into 8 districts. The province also includes the Phi Phi Islands, where the famous movie The Beach was filmed. Here limestone layers come to the surface, which, in combination with stormy vegetation covering them, they form various fantastic figures. Lonely cliffs, palm groves, white sand beaches, transparent sea and small islands nearby - everything breathes exotic.
Krabi is a new, rapidly developing resort in Southern Thailand. This is the cleanest sea in Southern Thailand and the purest iodine air, magnificent beaches, health centers that combine traditional Thai massage, aromatherapy and cosmetology, excellent fishing, fantastically beautiful underwater world, exciting boat trips, exotic fruits and excellent seafood dishes, visiting the most interesting filming locations of famous Hollywood films, acquaintance with the culture of the relic people - sea gypsies. There are more than 100 islands washed by crystal clear water, ideal for snorkeling and scuba diving, 4 national parks, high limestone formations, famous stalactite caves, mangroves and hot springs.
Krabi is an ideal place for lovers of secluded relaxation. It offers tourists excellent opportunities for scuba diving, windsurfing and yachting. Of the attractions in Krabi, you can visit the national parks Than Bokkharani and Khao Phanom Bencha, the monastery of Tahm Seua Kao Gaew Ao Luhk Tanu, the islands of Koh Hong and Koh Panak, the caves of Tahm Lod Neua, Tahm Lod Tai, Prah. Tham Sua Cave is also known as "Tiger Cave" because of the tiger-like footprints. A monastery was built in the cave. It is also worth visiting Hua Said and Klong Haeng waterfalls and Wat Klong Tom Temple, which is also a museum that contains ancient stones, bronze tools, coins, pottery, which are over 500 years old.
On the continent, Krabi is famous for its beauty: lonely cliffs, palm groves, white sand beaches, small islands in the distance and the clear sea around - all this makes an unforgettable impression.
The most beautiful beaches in Krabi Province are the secluded Ralei Beach and the most popular one is Ao Nang. Raleigh is cut off from the mainland by sheer cliffs and protected from the sea by a huge mountain with a beautiful lagoon inside, so it can only be reached by boat or Thai pirogue. Ao Nang Beach is very popular with surfers and has a large number of hotels, bungalows, diving centers and restaurants.