Railay Beach

A car-free peninsula of limestone cliffs, hidden lagoons, and world-class climbing.

Railay Beach is a small peninsula on Thailand's Andaman coast, accessible only by long-tail boat from Krabi or Ao Nang. Cut off from the mainland by towering limestone cliffs, it is a global rock-climbing destination with four distinct beaches and dramatic cave swims.

Highlights

• World-class limestone rock climbing
• Phra Nang Cave Beach and Princess Cave
• Hidden Lagoon viewpoint hike
• Long-tail boat access only — no roads
• Sunset views from Railay West
• Day trips to the Phi Phi Islands

Best Time to Visit

November through April brings dry, climbable weather and calm seas. May through October is the wet monsoon season with afternoon downpours but quieter beaches.

Language: Thai, English widely spoken · Currency: Thai Baht (THB, ฿)