The motto of this little capital of the region, Krabi is a "live city, beautiful people," and this is true. Located on the banks of the River Krabi, a short drive from the coast of the Andaman Sea, a city with a population of more than 25,000 people is a great choice for the next vacation.
Unlike AO Nang, the tourist region is about 15 kilometers north from the center of Krabi, this resort retains a colorful local flavor, which is not overshadled and is not spoiled by tourism. Well, only if the droplet, the place is not wild.
If you want to try the taste of the South Thai atmosphere, it is worth staying in the crab of at least a day or two. Thais-Musulm make up the largest part of the city's population; And this affects some spheres of life, well, at least in the kitchen, if you are a lover curry, Bigiani and Roth bread, you arrived at the right place. In connection with the constant presence of foreign tourists, local food shops and restaurants are adjusted under all and everyone, and it's great!
Do not forget about countless local grocery stores. For funny money, you can enjoy here with Thai meat dishes, Thai candy, fresh fruit and mouth - it's all so tasty that it is so waved to return from Phi Phi for a day before, just to try something else!
After decades of trading in coconuts and rubber, as well as the prosperity of the tourist business, Krabi is already starting to slowly rich and flourish. Mansions "slip" in the alleys, upscale villas - on the outskirts, expensive yachts moored in the port, building massive administrative buildings in the city.
For many grown exclusively, the starting point in the "hot spots" is the island of Phi Phi, Lanta and Rail Beaches - to all of them are quite easy to swim on a boat or ferry from the crab.
Also, krabi boasts a wide range of budget pensions and hotels (better than in many other cities of South Thailand) and countless travel agencies that can organize almost any tour or a trip that you can imagine - even in Pang Nga and National Bay Kao Juice Park. At that time, there are not very many entertainment in the city (except for class restaurants), but in the vicinity there are some interesting temples.
At least ten convertible hotels in Krabi can be recommended. Even with the transfer, these hotels are much cheaper, and even better than those that you find in Beach Aonange. Here is another plus crack.
Also, here is a couple of tips on Beach Krabi.:
Beaches Pharanang Peninsula (The picturesque area southwest from the center of Krabi can only be reached by boat, closer to Aonangu)
-Beach Pchranang -Cable beautiful, perhaps: with dazzling white sand, which ends with limestone cliffs. Entrance to the sea is deep, swim best on the eastern end. Pretty Ludid Beach (less people at the West End, and the Line Beach Wider). At the very edge, it seems like, only one hotel is Rayavadee.
-Eastern Beach Reil . Mangrove thickets occupy 2/3 of the coast, and during the low tide there is quite dirty. But in general, a good beach for recreation, with a large assortment of restaurants and bars, as well as hotels. From this beach, five minutes walk are the two best beaches - Phranang and Western Rake.
Western Raili - Almost the same as Poranang. On the beach there are 3 average hotel and beach bar.
Tone Sai. - The beach of climbers and tourists without vouchers. There are many budget hotels on the beach. Now there are more expensive hotels here. Rocks on the beach are just incredibly beautiful! In five minutes you can walk through the steep oriental cavity in the Western Rake.
Phai PlondeP. - Magnificent small beach between AO Nang and the tone of Sai. Cute cliffs, but not very suitable for climbing. You can reach here through the National Park, along the paths above Cape, from the eastern part of the beach of AO Nang.
Beaches Ao Nanga
AO Nang Beach - The western part is located opposite the city center.
The pier has a lot of boats, you can walk along a high concrete promenade. Eastern half much more pleasant - pure sand, not very finely, many small cafes and massage salons. Very popular beach.
Hat Noppharets Thara (Hat Noppharet Thara) There is a 10-minute walk from the main road of Cape from A Nang. Long beach, clean, although it happens dirty after tidys.
The beach is popular among the locals, and here you can see many sellers of food and beverages next to the trees at the end of the beach. Part of the beach (his eastern part) is located in the city itself, and is famous for its accommodation.
Hat Ton Son (Hat Ton Son) It is a little west of the Nopphata, across the river from the National Park. Quiet beach long a couple of kilometers with good sand, and, mostly, budget resorts. Get to it, however, not so easily.
Beaches of Western Krabi. (Isolated area 20 km north-west of Nang. Beaches are not as good as on the peninsula, but then there is a bunch of medium and cheap gesthaus - perhaps the main value of the place).
South Carlong Muang - The most attractive IMHO. For the most part with clean sand, rather strong tides, but the rest of the time you swim here - the most it is!
Shops and cafes are 10 minutes walk, but on the beach itself there is a good beach restaurant and bar.
North Carlong Muang - The best place for fishing, the beach is a 10-minute walk from South Muang. In the center of this beach there is a couple of hotels, and quite solid.
Tabkeak Beach (Tabkeak Beach) - The northernmost part suffers because of strong tides. Overall, a good beach with several cool hotels and Tabaak Krabi Boutique). The best views of the beauty of the bay of Phangung is here.
You can also go to the beach Ao Nam Mao. which is located between the Eastern Railway and Krabi. If you want a deserted beach - go there. The place is famous for its beautiful karst cliffs and luxurious views of the coastal islands.
In general, as you understand, a crub-pretty town with no less pretty surroundings, where it is worth spending the day exactly before going to the neighboring islands. You will not regret and do not really spend!