Phi Phi Beach Guide
People travel to faraway places to watch, in fascination, the kind of people they ignore at home
Dagobert D. Runes
A Phi Phi Beach Guide to the best beaches on the popular Phi Phi Don Island located equidistant from Phuket and Krabi at around 45 kilometers or 28 miles. There are about ten beaches of choice and all with beautiful idyllic settings offering you the ultimate tropical getaway. These exquisite, often addictive and seductive beaches have just the right ingredients to while away all your worries. All you will get here is crystalline waters so clear that in some places, yellow striped tiger fish are clearly visible from the surface. Palm-fringed white soft sandy shores and lofty limestone cliffs are added to the rest of the ingredients. The only real downside to Phi Phi Don Island is that prices for accommodation, restaurants and shopping have soared since the 2004 tsunami. This I believe was merely to help off-set the vast reconstruction process caused by the huge destruction and devastation that obliterated some seventy percent of all the island's buildings. Many lost their business and livelihood. Or was this partly due to to authorities trying to start afresh with a more sustainable environmental approach so that fat-cats could re-develop the island to suit their own gains. Whatever the reason you are still assured of a beautiful slice of paradise.
Ao Ton Sai Beach
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Ao Ton Sai Beach
Ao Ton Sai Beach has re-opened and it's business as usual with reconstruction having been completed since the tsunami. Without a doubt, this is Phi Phi Don's most popular beach destination as well as being the point of arrival and departure from Phuket island and Krabi town. The beach front space is largely taken up with many long-tail boats and other assorted private cruisers. During the day this beach is a hive of activity as the crowds start arriving with many on a one day stop-over for a few hours of swimming and sunbathing. Later in the afternoon as the crowds start to disperse and the last footprint has faded, you will feel the bliss and tranquility of this absolute gem of a beach. You need to bring your own refreshments as there is no Starbucks or McDonald's here. Should you be on a tour then your meals and drinks are usually taken care of for you.
Lo Bakao Bay Beach
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Lo Bakao Bay
Lo Bakao Bay can only be described as one big beautiful broad bay situated in the quiet northeastern corner of Phi Phi Don island and close enough to Ton Sai Village and the beach of the same name. Here you will find a pathway connecting the two beaches allowing for easy access by foot and an equal opportunity to explore the lush undergrowth. Other activities here include swimming in the bay's calm waters kayaking, diving, snorkeling, jungle hiking and some fine dining at the many open-air waterfront restaurants.
Ao Loh Dalum Beach
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Ao Loh Dalum Beach
Ao Loh Dalum Beach comes complete with all the usual suspects which include silky soft white sand, warm tranquil turquoise waters and breathtakingly beautiful views across the bay. A short walk across a narrow strip of land separates this beach from Ao Ton Sai making it easy to hop from one beach to another. Here you could spend relaxing time on the shore, hire a kayak or banana boat and explore the bay or simply go swimming in the shallow waters. Please note that these waters are extremely child friendly too. At most you would have to walk out hundreds of meters and still only be waist-deep.
Hat Yao Beach
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Hat Yao Beach
Long Beach also known as Hat Yao Beach is a very popular Phi Phi beach which has a long wide curve allowing for some spectacular scenery as well as stunning views towards Phi Phi Leh Island. You will find some of the best coral reefs in the area so if you have a love for scuba diving or snorkeling then this could definitely be the spot for you. Hat Yao can easily be reached on foot or you could take a five minute long-tail boat ride from the pier at Ton Sai.
Laem Tong Beach
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Laem Tong Beach
Laem Tong Beach is a charming and enchanting beach location set right up on the north eastern shores of Phi Phi Don. What a fabulous place for a bit of quiet relaxation as well as affording you some marvelous views across the ocean towards Bamboo and Mosquito Islands. You can take a long-tail boat ride out to the islands for a spot of snorkeling, but remember to arrange for a pick-up again once you have exhausted the corals and want to head on back to Laem Tong.Besides the warm shallow waters of Laem Tong, it is an ideal beach destination for children to swim and play. There are also lots of coconut palms lining the shore ensuring you plenty of very welcome shade. Swimming as well as windsurfing are the most favoured activities on the beach but you can gladly do a spot of diving should you so wish as there are a couple of excellent dive centers offering both equipment and dive courses. Laem Tong beach has it's own pier as the only access on Phi Phi Don is by boat allowing you almost total seclusion from the main tourist beaches. There are however seaplanes that fly direct to Laem Tong Beach from Phuket International Airport several times daily.
Long Boat on Ao Ton Sai Beach
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Two of the Best Resorts on the Island
Should you decide to stay overnight at the luxury Holiday Inn Resort located on Laem Tong Beach, then chances are you may want to spend most of your time in and around the resort. As a guest you have access to a number of beach chairs and or sun loungers on which to relax as there aren't any on the beach itself. The luxury Phi Phi Island Village Resort and Spa is one of the finest places at Lo Bakao Bay on the island in which to stay. Because it's only accessible by boat, it's the perfect white beach and blue water holiday destination. The resort is set amidst a backdrop of beautiful coconut palms and lush vegetation. It's tranquil, undisturbed and away from the buzz of some of the other more touristy beaches. Not only can you book both these resorts directly from this page at a reasonable rate, you can also view other (depending on your budget) more affordable hotels and resorts that are on offer should you require accommodation on the island. While wishing you a wonderful holiday, your support would be greatly appreciated.
Relaxing on Ao Ton Sai Beach
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