Now on every savvy traveler's list, Railey is one of Thailand's most sought after beach areas. Just south of Ao Nang Beach, around a rocky headland and accessible only by boat, Railay presents a private and extraordinary world.
In just one small peninsula you'll find gorgeous white sand beaches, soaring limestone cliffs, viewpoints, caves and a lagoon hidden inside the cliffs, shaped and fed by the changing tides. All within walking distance!
At Railay there are no roads, only footpaths. No buses, no cars, just local "long-tail" boats. Although it's actually connected to the mainland, the spectacular Phra Nang peninsular is effectively isolated by limestone headlands and steep jungle valleys from Krabi's main holiday areas.
The very picture of tropical paradise, with no roads and no hassle, Railay offers lazy days, adventure forays and chilled-out evenings.
Railay and Phra Nang Beaches are considered some of the most beautiful ones in Thailand and can only be reached by boat. Long-tail boats leave regularly from Chaofa Pier in Krabi Town (crossing takes about 45 minutes) or Ao Nang Beach to the North (15 minutes) or Nam Mao Beach to the East (15 minutes). During the monsoon season boats are leaving from Nammao Beach only.
