หาดอ่าวนาง · Krabi and Ao Nang
Head to Ao Nang for a Krabi stay combining the sea, meals and boat trips. Limestone cliffs are visible from the shore, with restaurants, hotels and shops nearby. With friends or family, plan a beach walk one day and a trip to Railay or nearby islands another. Take time on the sand before or after your boat journey.
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© OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbLTravel to Ao Nang Beach by road. For Railay, take a long-tail boat after arriving at Ao Nang. Arrange the boarding point and return journey before leaving. Waves and weather can delay or cancel boats, so leave flexibility in your return plans.
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Walk on Ao Nang’s sand with views of limestone cliffs beside the sea. After a stroll with friends or family, eat at a nearby restaurant and browse the shops. A beach break also suits the end of a boat trip.
Long-tail boats connect Ao Nang with Railay. Ask which beach you will arrive at and where to board the return boat. Snorkelling trips to nearby islands and swimming at Ao Nang Beach take place in different locations. At the beach, avoid boat areas and use only locally permitted swimming zones.
Do not swim where boats arrive and depart. Offshore island snorkeling trips from Ao Nang take place elsewhere. At Ao Nang Beach, swim only where it is permitted locally.
Do not swim while red flags are flying. Read the marine forecast before leaving and follow local swimming instructions after arrival. Waves and weather may delay or cancel boat trips, so ask about bad-weather conditions when booking.
Yes. Long-tail boats travel from Ao Nang to Railay. Ask which Railay beach you will land at. Before departing, agree on the return boat arrangements and meeting point.
Nearby-island snorkeling trips by boat and swimming at Ao Nang Beach take place in different locations. Boats come and go at Ao Nang, so do not swim in their operating areas. Use only areas permitted locally on the day.
No. A red flag means swimming is prohibited. Even if the sea looks calm, stay out of the water and spend your time on the shore.
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