Phi Phi Island

Guide to Phi Phi Island





The Thais believe that nature is an endless source of joy and bliss; they attach great importance to the beauty of the world around them. And it is not surprising, because you cannot think otherwise, living in an area with such a chic and picturesque nature. That's the reason why Phi Phi Island will amaze you with exotic species and an unforgettable experience of a lifetime, when you first arrive in Thailand.

Phi Phi Island is a resort with white sand beaches and a quiet, secluded nature of the rest. Most local travelers make divers and honeymooners. The archipelago consists of six islands, the largest of which is the northern island of Phi Phi Don and the uninhabited south of Phi Phi Ley. Best time to visit the archipelago is between November and April.

An interesting feature of the island of Phi Phi is its nature. We all remember the ads about chocolate, granting a heavenly delight. So such a nature as in the preview trailer is only in two places on the earth - on the island of Phi Phi and the Maldives. Phi Phi Island is fabulous with its white sand, emerald grass, aquamarine sea, and azure sky. The colors of the sunset and sunrise can never be described in words. Such a beauty is just to be seen and admired for hours.

The nature of Phi Phi is defiantly bright and alluring. The beaches are well maintained and landscaped; many have hammocks, and other conditions for comfortable rest. There are lots of interesting rocks and ridges of hills, and mossy coastal cliffs in Phi Phi. All together they form a wonderful effect on the consciousness of panorama.

The forests are full of bamboo trees, where local birds make their nests. The birds' eggs and dishes from them are considered to be a delicacy on the island of Phi Phi.

From a bird's eye view the island of Phi Phi is especially attractive. To describe the island by separate epithets, we have to simply take a brief encyclopedia to list all the synonyms and analogues of the words beautiful and blooming. Heavenly delight is the best characteristic feature of Phi Phi. Many dream of a holiday on such a wonderful island. The rest is especially pleasant here thanks to its perfect weather, the sea warm but not hot, the breeze caressing, but not strong.

You may think that staying on Phi Phi Island means just lying on the beach and exposing your tanned skin to the sun. In fact, there is still a lot to do. Phi Phi also offers renting a small boat and visiting one of the many caves, which have unique acoustics and beauty of the seabed. Fans of diving will be attracted by the marine lagoons with warm clear water and interesting underwater life. Numerous schools, teaching the art of diving, are ready to provide a full range of services - from teaching the basics of diving to renting all the equipment for more experienced swimmers. In any case, to see the underwater world of the islands is for everyone. The unique straight rocks are covered with colorful underwater plants and animals, and the clear water allows you to examine them in details, though immersed in great depth. A huge number of caves attract professional scuba diving travelers who choose to stay in Phi Phi especially because of them. They can reach most of them can only swimming through the underwater tunnels.

On the coast of Phi Phi there are many different bungalows. Here you'll meet different in form and equip cozy houses owned by the hotels. Bungalows on Phi Phi are of modern style. They are equipped with all the comfort and beauty to make your leisure complete and perfect. You can choose to stay at:

  • Phi Phi Island Cabana hotel,
  • Phi Phi Banyan Villa,
  • Holiday Inn,
  • Phi Phi Banyan Villa,
  • Tonsai Village Resort,
  • Araya Buri Resort,
  • Bay View Resort and so on.
It is much worth mentioning the entertainment establishments in Phi Phi. There are lots of bars on any and all major beaches, creating a unique atmosphere of relaxation and fun. Many musicians play songs in reggae style, willing to work till late at nights and spread a sea of fun around the beaches. Every night battles of the most popular sport in Thailand - Thai boxing, are carried out on the islands.

The islands-twins Phi Phi, exciting with its pristine beauty, has always attracted a huge number of tourists every year. It was not in vain that the two great Hollywood films - "The Island" and "The Beach", were shoot exactly here.