First of all, you need to know that Krabi is not one island, but whole province on the mainland with stunning sheer cliffs and a bunch of small islands. Krabi is located near Phuket.
All tourists and wintering camps stop in the small town of Ao Nang (beaches of Ao Nang and Nopparat Thara), which is located right on coast. The place is known for serving as a transit point for those who go to the Raleigh peninsula, whose beaches are included in TOPs of the most beautiful beaches on the planet.
The content of the article
- 1 Preparing for the trip
- 1.1 Description of the resort and why go to Krabi
- 1.2 Which beach to choose
- 1.3 How to choose a hotel or home
- 1.4 How to get to Krabi
- 1.5 Climate and weather in Krabi
- 2 Upon arrival at the resort
- 2.1 How to get to your hotel
- 2.2 What to see from the sights
- 2.3 Where to eat, in which cafes
- 2.4 On-site transport
- 3 Map Krabi
Preparing for the trip
Description of the resort and why go to Krabi
Why does a lot of people come here? Because here everywhere awesome sheer cliffs! Almost like in the movie Avatar. All province they “potikana.” And the disadvantages of the beaches in the village of Ao Nang can be compensated by the peninsula Raleigh and its beautiful beaches (sail from Aonang 10 minutes), as well as several islands, where also everything is fine with the beaches (swim 30-40 minutes).
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As I said at the very beginning, everyone who goes to Krabi, stop in the village of Ao Nang. And specifically here is not at all bounty, if we talk about the beaches. Well, in my opinion. But the sunsets very beautiful! You have to understand that opinions about beaches are pretty subjective, as everyone perceives them differently, and perhaps someone does not agree with me.
The fact is that, firstly, visually the beaches in Ao Nang look so-so compared to the same Samui or Phuket, and, secondly, daily ebbs and flows are very important. You can come to swim, but the sea is not. Absolutely not. It took 200 meters from the shore and to the water to reach the task is not trivial. Also need understand that here even in the tide is relatively small – on the neck or a little deeper (although you can just swim). Need to track the ebb and flow of the table from the internet and coming to a certain time, more in my post. On the other hand, shallow water is good for children, so they often come here with children.
So, if you are missing in the life of nature and beauty, but the sea and the beach are not so important (or are you ready to sail on Rails every day), then you here. It must also be said that here in general fewer people than Phuket, even in peak season, I know some it is important. Or, if you have a short vacation of 1-2 weeks, but while you are ready to move from place to place, then you can come to Ao Nang and Reilly for at least a few days, and then return to the same Phuket.
Krabi Province is very beautiful
Which beach to choose
In fact, you have practically no choice, since beaches a little and they look like each other. Arriving in Aonang, you will live in a hotel, or near Aonang beach, or near Noparat beach Tara, they are adjacent to each other. The center point is Of course, Ao Nang Beach, and the closer to the shore, the more noise and fuss. But I would not say that there are a lot of people right there, if Compared with Phuket, the village is still small. On Noparat Tara less civilization, but also there.
And, if you, on the contrary, want to be far away from everyone, it makes sense consider the beach of Klong Muang (he is on the side and from Ao Nang to him ride 20-30 minutes) or Riley peninsula with its beaches. Only on the first you will almost always be outside the crowds of people, then on Reilly only early in the morning and already in the evening boats with tourists.
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About Reilly needs to be said separately. This is a peninsula with 4 beaches, 2 of which are considered very beautiful. Although it is a peninsula, but on Rails can only be reached by boat, swim for about 10 minutes. AT In principle, you can live in Aonang and swim on Railay every day for beauty and good beach, but not all who came on vacation like this scheme. Therefore, you can initially book hotel on Railay and go live there.
However, it is worth considering that there besides a number of cafes, several hotels, a pair of caves, a viewing platform and kayaks, no more there is no entertainment. Maybe you should go there for a few days, taste all the delights of wildlife and recreation, and the rest of the time live in Aonang. See for yourself. But as I said, wildlife You will only see the season early in the morning and closer to sunset. In detail Read about the Raleigh Peninsula in my post.
Railay Beach in Krabi Province
How to choose a hotel or house
The main resort in Krabi is Ao Nang. Therefore, most I would recommend tourists to stop in Ao Nang. There There are hotels to choose from, from budget to expensive resorts, and the largest amount of the necessary infrastructure. Stands alone excellent hotel of Tsentar with its own private beach to which You can get from Ao Nang, or walk along the mountain path in 15 minutes, either by boat. This is if you want to separate a little.
You can also book a hotel in the area between the beaches of Ao Nang and Noparat Tara. The beaches themselves are separated by a small mountain, but it does not interfere with the movement, as the road goes along the sea practically without drops. And here on this site (near this mountain) there is a street extending from the sea perpendicular deep into the land, on it a lot of cheap and good hotels, I myself lived there. Very near the main and slightly noisy street of Ao Nang, but it is not felt.
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My selection of the best hotels in Krabi →
Winterers and those who come for a period of 1-2 months, I would initially advised to consider for living only Aonang (Noparattar is also possible, but there are fewer options). In Ao Nang there is the Tesco supermarket is medium in size and more recently Makro, and if you need large shopping centers, you can go to Krabi Town, it is 30 km. But the most important thing is precisely in this area. the largest selection of housing monthly (my catalog of houses).
Unfortunately, on the first, second and even third lines, a house or you will not rent an apartment, there are only hotels. Nearest house complexes are 15-20 minutes on foot, but closer to the New Year there already everything is busy, especially in the budget range. And here, if the distance it doesn’t matter to you (you will shoot a bike), then the number of options expands significantly, for on the outskirts of Aonang most winterers and lives.
You have only 2 options, how to rent a house / apartment in Thailand: through a realtor or independently on the spot. Last thing very much to the amateur. Believe, combing the streets for several days in a row in 30-degree heat, not for everyone, you can rest are driving.
I recommend to book accommodation in advance through a realtor. You avoid unnecessary trouble in an unfamiliar country. Than before refer, the better option will get. Send me a request, I have her I will send to a proven person whom I trust myself. And then in The last time scam has become a lot.
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How to get to Krabi
Krabi is located near Phuket, a 2.5-3 hour drive minibass Actually, this is one of the options to get to Krabi. Transfer minibus can be taken upon arrival, but it will take time. Therefore, it is better to pre-book a transfer online through Kiwitaxi, then they will immediately wait for you at the exit from the arrival hall with a sign. A transfer to Krabi costs about 3,000 baht per car, outside dependencies, where to take it.
Alternatively, fly to Phuket airport and take a car to rent. Again, do it better in advance, as the season of the car in great demand. Book better through the proven Economybookings, so as through it is cheaper. But renting a car rather makes sense order not only to get to Krabi, but also to ride along surroundings. You can return it, either at Krabi airport, or returning to her back to Phuket at the end of the vacation, so way, saving on transfers.
Transfer from Phuket to Ao Nang →
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Krabi has its own airport, which is located near Krabi Town, and where you can fly from Bangkok or with Phuket I have a detailed post on how to get from Bangkok to Krabi, read, there are all ways, including the bus and train. Also You can fly to this airport from other countries, but direct There are no flights from Russia, all with a transfer (see traditionally Aviasales).
Therefore, if your task is to get from Russia to Krabi, then you need to, or search for flights with transfer Russia-Krabi, or first fly to Phuket or Bangkok for one ticket, and then get from them to Krabi (by land or again by plane). But the plane is justified only if you follow from Bankgok, then get a decent time to save. And from Phuket will be faster get by land transfer. There is a short ride. But themselves decide how you like.
Climate and weather in Krabi
Krabi is the southern province of Thailand, so the climate is here Almost all year round hot and humid. Average temperature the air keeps up during the day just above 30C, and at night 23-26C.
The best months for a holiday in Krabi: December, January and February. They are the coolest and with a minimum of rain. Only minus – a lot of tourists, housing dismantled and prices are higher. In March the tourist season ends, still clear and sunny, but air temperature rises.
In the spring begins the hot season, when the temperature rises to 36C and increases humidity along with the chance of rain. There are already fewer tourists, but this weather is pretty for a European heavy, not all fit. The water since the spring warms up very strong. Again, not everyone likes to swim in water at a temperature 30C, it is not refreshing.
In the summer begins the low season and the rainy season. Rains in the form of strong and fast tropical rain does not really interfere, but at sea there are often big waves, it gets dirty and doesn’t bathe very nice. But there are few tourists and although some of the establishments are closed, in the rest in low season there are discounts and you can relax in silence and privacy, crowds on the streets and on the beach there.
In the autumn the temperature gradually decreases, and the weather is increasing. clear. By the end of the autumn the high tourist begins again. season.
Upon arrival at the resort
How to get to your hotel
If you arrive by land from Phuket, you do not this question will arise, you will be immediately taken to the hotel. What if first fly to Krabi airport, then you will need to get somewhere else the hotel is reachable.
From the airport to Ao Nang can be reached by bus for 150 baht or taxi for 600 baht. The bus travels about an hour, as it calls in Krabi Town and not going fast, and a taxi 20-30 minutes. schedule buses are more or less tailored for flights, but it’s all the same to wait have to. Taxis can also be taken at any time and leave immediately. Read more about how to get there.
Also, you can order a transfer via the Internet from Kiwitaxi, it’s comfortable. You will be met with a sign at the airport, will take luggage and immediately take to the hotel. That is a minimum of communication in place by arrival and address any issues. I have already traveled several times through them and wrote a review.
Transfer from the airport to Ao Nang →
And you can also take a transfer from your hotel during the implementation reservation if it provides such a service. But this thing taste, of course, hotel transfer is usually the most expensive.
What to see from the sights
Since Krabi is located on the coast, first of all, many interested in various sea excursions. You can independently or in the composition of the group float on the peninsula Raleigh, whose beaches, like me already said, are included in the TOPs of the beaches. It will take one day. One more 1-2 days can be spent on trips to the surrounding islands, also for the sake of beaches, swimming and snorkeling. Even the well-known island of Phi Phi from here you can swim, but I would recommend going there with overnight stay.
There are very few sights in Ao Nang itself and they pretty ordinary, so it makes sense to visit a little more distant places. Where can you go from Ao Nang? First you need rise to the Temple of the Tigger (Wat Tham Seua), from where it opens stunning views of the entire province, and take a dip in the Emerald pool (Emerald Pool). Then you can visit the hot thermal sources (Prutiew Hot Springs) and nat. Than Bokoranee National Park Park, walk along the walkways through the mangroves.
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The main excursions are reduced to visiting the natural beauties on mainland (some of them I have already listed above), as well as various boat trips starting from small islands where you can buy and snorkel, ending with Phi Phi resort, where you can stay the night.
Where to eat, in which cafe
In Ao Nang, as it is a developed resort, many cafes, and with local Thai cuisine, and from different European – pizza, pasta, even Scandinavian dishes can be found. An interesting feature – quite a lot of Indian cafes and even Arabic cuisine can be meet. That is, almost for every taste.
There are several places with seafood, they are mostly on the waterfront, right overlooking the sea. Seafood Street, “Seafood Street”, located in that part of Ao Nang beach, which is adjacent to the hill, sharing it with the Nopparat Tara beach, next to the Krabi hotel Resort. Seafood Street consists of five large open and covered buffet cafe. One of the best seafood restaurants here considered sala bua. All seafood cafes on the waterfront are great for a romantic dinner at sunset, and in the season here in the evenings everything tables are usually busy.
Pretty expensive, but very atmospheric restaurant – Lae Lay Grill Near it is the equally famous The Hilltop Ao Nang, but the first one is better 
Lae Lay Grill is located on a green hill above by sea and from here a wonderful view opens up, especially during sunset Good place for a romantic dinner. Tables are located under the open sky and on the terrace. This restaurant is often advised for celebrating any holidays.
Many café bars with cocktails, both alcoholic and without. If you go along the beach of Ao Nang to the left (if facing the sea), then almost at the end of the beach you can see straw bower with massage tables, and then there will be several beach cafe-bars with tables right on the sand. The Last Café is one of these nice places. the atmosphere. Under the unobtrusive music here you can meet the sunset in the evening, numerous lanterns and candles are lit. Can be ordered simple dishes like fried rice in pineapple, a large selection cocktails, beer, ice cream.
Another interesting thing is a cafe with steaks and a characteristic feature. Ao Nang – Halal. Since there are many Muslims in the south of Thailand, Halal food is common here. For example, good though not cheap steak place – Carnivore Steak and Grill. What if want a democratic and with a flavor, then this is Burger Bung – Halal burger with a large selection and prices are very nice.
There are in Ao Nang and pretty quite European in quality coffee shops and pastry shops. True, designed for tourists cafes and restaurants are quite expensive, especially when compared to local food. If you want European food and more, on the main street, where McDonalds and Starbucks (yes, they are also present here), there is a cafe with a buffet where you can build yourself a familiar dinner on European twist or try Indian cuisine. In the taj palace this will cost only $ 10-15 and reviews about this place are good.
And if more pulls on Thai food, then along the same street, perpendicular to the sea, there are several cafes with tables under thatched roof where there is both local cuisine and a bit adapted for tourists dishes and prices are affordable. Good cafe with Thai dishes – Tonsai and Thailandia. Prices and selection here delight.
For fans of fast food on the same street you can see signs familiar to all and almost relatives: McDonalds, Subway, Pizza Company, Starbucks. There is even a burger king in Ao Nang.
On-site transport
You can ride a little tuk-tuk (taxi) or buy a transfer if over long distance. Walking from Ao Nang You can walk along the monkey path to the nearby Pai Plong beach, where the hotel is located Centar, and you can in the other direction, on the beach Nopparat Tara and along it to the confluence of the river into the sea, from where depart boats. But walking from Ao Nang is quite far to go, on a tuk-tuk this distance is covered in about 15 minutes.
So it’s better in Krabi to rent some transport is the easiest bike. Or a car, especially if you few people have a child or are you going to ride by surroundings. About the car immediately tell the recommendation – it is necessary to take international distributors in the world name not to fuck problems. And take it through Economybookings, which gives prices in 2 times lower than on the official websites of companies. I do it myself constantly. More details in my instructions.
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Even as a taxi to the nearby islands and beaches in Krabi go longtails are longtail boats. They bind hard to reach beaches between each other. Boats depart from the pier in Krabi Town, in Ao Nammao and in Ao Nang. From Ao Nammao boats go to east beach Raleigh, from Ao Nang to Tonsai and West Riley. C Ao Nang, Nopar Tara and Klong Muang can swim to Khong Island, Chicken and others. Just in case, Hong is cheaper to swim with Klong Muang. or even with Tube Kaeka, because the water is already much closer becomes.
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