ASIA
PHI PHI - THAILAND
ASIA BEACHES
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Ko Phi Phi is 40 km from Krabi, on the southwest coast of Thailand. It is a group of small islands standing out of the striking torquoise sea. Phi Phi Don is the largest of these islands and the only one which has a permanent population.
On the other hand, Phi Phi Leh is unhinhabited, though it receives hundreds of tourists every year. The other islands are small limestone formations that are well worth visiting, too. Phi Phi Don is divided into two sections by a small isthmus and holds the best beaches in Thailand. Each of these sections has its own moments of magic either in the morning or in the afternoon, depending on the daily movement of tides.
The beaches here are extremely beautiful, with green mountains around and cliffs falling into the sea water, offering unparalleled views. The islands belong to the Marine National Park, which is responsible for protecting them from the excessive development they have been suffering from. Luckily, this project has been carried out successfully though not ideally.
ACCOMMODATION AND THINGS TO DO
Accommodation in Ko Phi Phi is based mainly on inns or small hotels that offer tourists the basic facilities to have a pleasant stay.
As the island is quite big and there are no cars, you can take a water taxi to avoid the effort of long walks in the sun.
There area lot of activities to do on the island, like climbing, kayaking, fishing, snorkelling with sharks, and visiting the Viking Cave or the amazing Maya Beach where the famous film "The Beach" - starring Leonardo Di Caprio - was shot.
Maya Beach is only a- few-minute -boat ride from Phi Phi and is generally visited as part of a tour of different nearby places that are also worth visiting. In Phi Phi Leh you can hire a guide to discover the striking native fauna.
HOW AND WHEN TO GO - TRANSPORT AND CLIMATEIt is ideal to visit the island between November and April to avoid the rainy season. You can get there by ferry from Phuket or Krabi.
2. Phi Phi (Thailand)
3. Samui (Thailand)
4. Manado (Indonesia)
5. Hateruma (Japan)
6. Lombok (Indonesia)
7. Ogasawara (Japan)
8. Phuket (Thailand)
