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For many travelers,
Krabi is the most beautiful of Thailand's
provinces facing the Andaman Sea. Little more
than an hour flight from Bangkok, Krabi is the
kind of place where tired clichés like idyllic
and pristine take on fresh meaning, with the
beaches displaying the characteristic qualities
of the Andaman coast - soft, fine white sand,
warm clear water and lush tropical greenery
spilling on to the shore. Providing a dramatic
backdrop to the most beautiful locations are
rust-hued cliffs, some soaring to 1,000 feet.
The scenic charm of
Krabi is as captivating for its variety as for
its beauty and sun-seekers have the choice of
three quite distinct beach areas. To the
northwest, Hat Noppharat Thara beach, belonging to the
national park of the same name, is a serene and
tranquil beach backed by casuarinas, where there
is little development to disturb a blissful
sense of escape. By contrast, Ao Nang beach affords a
more classic beach venue, with a long sandy
stretch backed by hotels, restaurants, shops and
other facilities.
Last but by no means
least is Phra Nang headland, a magnificent area
that is accessible only by boat and is fringed
on three sides by the beaches of Ao Nam Mao
beach, Hat Rai Le beach and, arguably the best, Ao Phra Nang
beach.
Caves, rock climbing and a trek up the cliffs to
a hidden pool and a breathtaking viewpoint are
among the attractions of this remarkable
setting.
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