Railay Beach

Geographical location

Rai Leh ( Railay or Raleigh also called Thai อ่าว ไร่ เล ย์ - pronunciation: [ ào.râi.le ː ] ) is a peninsula of Krabi province in southern Thailand. It is located in Amphoe Mueang Krabi and extends to the south of Ao Nang bay in the Andaman Sea into it. It is one of the most spectacular destinations in southern Thailand. Ascend high dschungelbegrünte limestone formations from the interior. These limit the peninsula partially.

Rai Leh is not reach by land. The typical long-tail boats to reach the beaches and attractions from Ao Nang beach or the provincial Krabi. Worth seeing is the scenery and the beaches. In particular, the Phranang beach is to say, one of the most beautiful in Thailand. The east beach of Rai Leh is not suitable for swimming because the tides there are very pronounced, mangrove vegetation prevails and the beach slopes very shallow. Here, however, is a paradise for climbers. A handful of climbing schools offer the services. The visit of a crater lake, combined with hard climbing on one and in a limestone rock is a bit high for Skilful.

Rai Leh is built up with hotels and bungalow complexes, which are comparatively well attended in the Thai tourist season (November to April).