One of the most popular excursion routes is a boat trip to the paradise resort of the Railay Peninsula. Beautiful beaches with mangroves and white sand are separated from the mainland by impenetrable jungle and stone cliffs, so they get here only by water.
You can relax on Railay Beach. People come there to enjoy the views of wonderful nature, swim in the clean warm sea, walk to caves and grottoes, find a lagoon hidden in the jungle. For beautiful photos, it is better to choose a clear sky and time before low tide, focusing on the weather forecast. On the street perpendicular to the beach, there are shops with souvenirs and beach accessories, many cafes.
Translated from Thai, “Ao Nang” means Princess Bay. An ancient legend says that once upon a time, the Indian princess Pranang died in these waters. Since then, her spirit has lived in the grotto and helps the locals if you ask nicely. The “Princess Cave” accepts very unusual gifts and, they say, makes wishes come true.
Locals moor longtail boats to the shore and organize a brisk trade in souvenirs, exotic salads and various food items fried on skewers. It is better to keep an eye on the food so that it is not stolen by scurrying monkeys. The trip from Ao Nang will cost 100 baht.
