Joanna James
With Azure waters, pristine white sands and breathtaking golden sunsets, sun lovers and beach bums headed to the Southeast Asian nation of Thailand are sure to get their fill of blissful beach basking and more. Come, lounge under swaying palms, and let yourself lose in the idyllic beachside ambience.
Set in the backdrop of stunning limestone cliffs, the powdery-white sands of Railay Beach aren't just delightful to admire, but the journey in getting to the beach is also exciting in itself. The towering limestone cliffs cut off mainland access and isolate the stretch of beach from Thailand's mainland, inviting all beachgoers to hop aboard a long-tail boat and set sail into turquoise blue waters, revealing some thick mangrove forests before stepping foot ashore on pristine heavenly sands. Railay Beach isn't just one single beach, but a combination of four beaches, out of which, Phra Nang Beach sure does bask in the glory of being the most stunning, thanks to its pristine sands, majestic rocks and fascinating sea caves.
If there's one thing that the sandy cove beach of Haad Rin Nai is known for, it would undoubtedly be the raucous monthly Full Moon parties taking place on its Sunrise Beach. Thumping live music, buckets of alcohol and hordes of body paint-clad revellers define the vibe here. If boisterous merrymaking is not what's on your mind, the peninsular beach set on the southern tip of Ko Pha-ngan is blessed with scenic mountainous forests where you are surely afforded a whole lot more tranquillity.
In the 52-island archipelago of Ko Lanta in Krabi, Klong Dao is the largest and the most-developed island. Yet, for a slice of beach that has the reputation of being the most popular in the area, the 3.5-kilometre expanse of sand is far less crowded than one would imagine, treating you to the best of both worlds — decent beachside amenities and the non-existence of thronging beachgoers.
Krabi Province in southern Thailand sure has been blessed with a slew of picture-postcard beaches, and the province's Phra Nang Cave Beach, as the name certainly gives it away, has a whole lot more to offer than powdery white sand. For adventure lovers, the beach has a set of fascinating caves and complementing landscapes that make for some exciting exploring. For families with kids in tow, the shallow waters are ideal for jumping in and having a swim or a refreshing dip. Beach bums looking forward to kicking back and relaxing, the pristine sands are all yours.
Nai Harn on the lovely island of Phuket is one of those beaches that sees visitors in droves throughout the year without fail. While beach-craving tourists may come for the crystal clear waters and pristine white sand, it is the consistently pleasant weather that makes it a year-round beach destination. Those who fancy living just a stone's throw away from this scenic tropical blue, properties the likes of Avadina Hills By Anantara have got a selection of Thailand luxury villas for sale for you to check out.
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