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Currently less
developed than Phi Phi, Ko Lanta is another of
Krabi's island destinations that is rapidly
gaining in popularity. In a group of 52 islands,
most small and uninhabited, the scenery is
characterized by white sandy beaches, coral
reefs, stretches of mangrove forest and inland
areas of hills and forest.
As part of ongoing
efforts to preserve the area's natural beauty,
15 islands in the Lanta group were declared a
marine national park in 1990. Among these
protected isles, Ko Rok Nok island is especially
picturesque, with cliffs, a crescent-shaped bay
and white-sand beach backed by tropical
greenery.
For travelers
wishing to stay in the area, Ko Lanta Yai island, the
biggest of the islands, is now gradually being
developed for the visitor with a range of both
budget and more up-market bungalow
accommodation.
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