A small province with a perfectly clean sea air, stunning scenery and excellent level of service - all these describe Krabi. The province of Krabi is an incredibly beautiful area in southern Thailand on the Coast of Andaman Sea. Lonely cliffs, palm trees, white sand beaches, small islands and crystal clear sea - all this makes an unforgettable Krabian impression. The place became a popular resort relatively recently. Krabi consists of more than 130 small islands, the most visited of which is the island of Phi-Phi. The name of Krabi derives from the river flowing here, which is translated as "Sword", obviously related to the shape of the channel.
The best time to travel to Krabi is since mid-November through April: at this time the weather pleases everyone with warm dry days, whereas, for example, from May to August, afternoon showers are quite often. However, if you are here for a short stay, they cannot spoil the rest to a considerable extent. Thus, a trip to the province is possible at any time: good weather prevails here almost all year round and allows visitors to fully appreciate the beauty of local nature. This tropical paradise is full of beautiful beaches and wild forests, and its landscape creates a real open air museum.
Primarily Krabi attracts tourists by its magnificent climate and pristine beauty of the places. Krabi beaches with the finest white sand, wooded mountains, caves, mangrove forests, hot springs and hundreds of small coastal islands - this combination of all the famous beauties of nature creates a breathtaking scenery. The layers of limestone together with their covering violent tropical vegetation form fantastic shapes. The limestone cliffs of Prananga known for their height and steepness are considered to be an international center for mountaineering since 1922. Krabi is also very popular with windsurfers. To a greater degree Krabi please those who like quite a relaxing stay. Here, everything creates an atmosphere to relax, achieve perfect harmony with yourself and the world. However, the province guests can also take a sea cruise, scuba diving, snorkeling in the crystal clear waters or go for a walk in the jungle of Krabi on an elephant.
Here everything literally breathes antiquity and natural beauty. To see this simply visit the famous town Susarn Hoi, the beach of which is formed by shells, fossilized 70 million years ago! However, the natural treasures of the province are not limited to these natural attractions only. Numerous sightseeing tours are offered to visit the national park Than Bokkoroni, where you can see the stunning waterfalls and small ponds with blooming lotuses. Also, you should pay a visit to the bay Pi-Le and Lo-Sa-Ma, which are considered to be great places for diving. Connoisseurs of ancient oriental culture probably will prefer seeing Chinese temple near the capital of the province or monastery Wat Tham Sua with its amazing figures of Buddha.
Numerous restaurants of Krabi, like everywhere in Thailand, represent a variety of traditional local dishes and international cuisine. Here you can enjoy original dishes with coconut and spicy curry sauce, the famous Tom Yum soup with lemon, delicious dishes with the freshest seafood and, of course, food and juices from the juicy tropical fruit.
Krabi holidays will be especially unique thanks to its wonderful hotels and high quality service. Your leisure can be organized in:
- Sheraton Krabi Beach Resort,
- Pavilion Queens Bay,
- Ayodhaya Suites Resort & SPA,
- Central Krabi Bay Resort,
- Krabi La Playa Resort and many other luxurious and comfortable hotels and resorts.
Krabi is really a fabulous resort, the modern tourist infrastructure of which blends harmoniously with the pristine landscapes of the exotic tropics. There are all conditions for an unforgettable holiday here, full of fascinating excursions and bright sunny days.