Beach
Railay Beach
A peninsula cut off by limestone cliffs, reached only by longtail, with three beaches and world-class rock climbing.
WhereKrabi
Time neededFull day or 1–2 nights
Best timeNovember to April
CostLongtail THB 200 return
Railay West at sunset, Phra Nang's cave and cliffs, and no roads anywhere. It is the Andaman coast's most cinematic spot.
How to visit it well
- Boats leave Ao Nang until about 6pm; check the last return.
- Stay overnight if you can — day trippers leave at 4pm.
- Phra Nang is the quietest beach; walk past the cave.
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