Beaches in Thailand
Railey and Phra Nang Beach

"Useful information about Railey
Peninsula and Phra Nang Beach in Krabi, Thailand"

Welcome to one of the beaches in Thailand -- Railey Beach!

In this article you`ll find:



If you don't like Ao Nang, hop on a long-tail boat to Railey peninsula!

My favourite was Railey beaches, and was finally glad that I found some beautiful beaches in Krabi. Ao Nang wasn't one of them…

I was impressed by the gorgeous lime-stone cliffs, the large beach area and the clear water. And not to mention, the calm and quiet atmosphere.

So, most backpackers come to Railey to enjoy the scenery, watch the tropical sunset and just relax…

But don't get me wrong, there are certain places on Railey that aren't much to look at. You`ll notice this when walking on the filthy paths!

How to Get to Railey

...Boats run all day...

Boat to West Railey:

From: Ao Nang Beach
Getting there: 15 minutes
Price: 80 B per person, each way (subject to change)

Boat to East Railey:

From: Krabi town
Getting there: 30 minutes
Price: 100 B per person, each way (subject to change)

In most cases you have to wait for the boat to fill up with people.

To save time, rent your own long-tail boat from Krabi: 200-300 B (depending on your bargaining skills..)

Activities on Railey:




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And you'll notice that climbing is a popular sport on Railey!

It's clearly because of the huge cliffs with amazing rock formations, which have attracted rock climbers from all over the world.

Hanging from a vertical wall is an exciting (terrifying) challenge, and is a good option for thrill seekers!

If you`re interested in climbing, or taking a climbing-course, try:

King Climbers (recommended by Lonely Planet).

King Climbers is located on East Railey Beach.

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Getting Around Railey Peninsula




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Beaches in Thailand: Railey

When it comes to getting around...

West Railey, East Railey and Phra Nang beach is accessible by foot paths.

If you walk from East Railey to Phra Nang, you'll get there in about 40 minutes.

And if you want to take the path to West Railey, this will take you about 20 minutes.

And during the low tide, you can walk from West Railey to Ton Sai Beach.

But the trip itself is not an ordinary stroll.

You`ll be walking on sharp rocks, and it's not the right time to slip… So, I recommend that you wear shoes if you`re taking this path.

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East Railey Beach

Accommodation on East Railey Beach:

And if you want to crash a couple of nights on Railey Beach, you can of course do this!

BUT… if you're coming here during the high season (November-February), you have to arrive early in the morning to get a room.

... The cheapest bungalows are located on the east side.

On the other hand, this side of the island is just mangroves, so you can`t exactly go swimming here...!

But don`t worry, it`s just a short walk to Railey Beach (West). There you can go swimming, snorkelling and take nice pictures of Railey`s beauty!

Rapala Rock Wood Resort

Price per night: 500-750 B

Rapala is a budget place with a good reputation. Cosy wooden huts with mattress beds. And it`s known for friendly service, and for cooking amazing Thai and Indian food.

YaYa Resort

Price per night: 550-800 B

Yaya is popular with backpackers. They offer large rooms with great views from the balcony, and the atmosphere is warm and friendly.

Check out YaYa`s website.

Phone: (075) 622593

Partying on East Railey

Having fun...

The Last Bar on East Railey was one of my favorite places. It's the closest thing you can get to a dance club, and the food is the best in Krabi in my opinion. Not to mention, you have to try their coconut shakes!

And you'll get to see Thai boxing and exciting fire shows. And if you love snakes, they have a cool snake show with King Cobras and pythons.

So, you see, the Last Bar is a place you must check out!

Or if you just want to chill out to reggae music, try the popular Gecko Bar!

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Phra Nang Beach




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Phra Nang is a must when you're in Krabi, and one of the most beautiful beaches in Thailand. It is a popular paradise with all the right ingredients: like white sand beach, coral reef, caves, rock pools and translucent emerald green water!

So, just relax on the beach and feel the nice breeze from the ocean.

And if you spot long tail boats with yellow/white boards, you`ve just spotted the "baguette" boats!

They sell delicious sandwiches with cheese/ham/chicken/tuna (40-50 B), and fresh fruit shakes, like mango, banana and orange (30-40B).

When it comes to accommodation on gorgeous Phra Nang, there`s only one resort. If you want luxury and splurge (a lot), try:

The 5-star Rayavadee

Price per night: SHOCKING prices.

Look for yourself on Rayavadee's website

Read what other travelers have to say about Rayavadee -- very nice reviews!

TIP! I arrived in Phra Nang around noon and it was packed.

So, you should come here early to avoid the tourists! When I say early, I mean around 8 or 9.a.m. If you're a late-riser (like me) and get tired when you arrive early, sleep under the shades of the trees on the beach

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You're done with Beaches in Thailand Railey Beach, where do you want to go next?

Going to Ao Nang?

Heading for the Moon parties on Koh Pha Ngan?

Visiting the beautiful Koh Phi Phi islands?

Going straight to Bangkok?

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