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Pirate Beach is located on the Andaman Sea (part of Indian ocean) and it is in the 68th place out of 75 beaches in the Krabi region 67.6 km away from its center, the city of Krabi. It is one of the beaches of Ban Sangka U settlement, just 0.6 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.
It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and light sand & pebble cover, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
A significant part of the beach has a restricted access. The beach facilities are only available to hotel guests. Their list includes, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets, sea pool. .
Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Bamboo Beach, which has a rating of 8.5.
Pirate Beach (Krabi) is located outside the Ban Sangka U settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Pirate Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Ao Khlong Jak 1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Ao Khlong Jak 0.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Ao Kantiang 0.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
Khlong Nin 3.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Khlong Nin 1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Khlong Nin 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Bright sand
Baan Si Raya 6.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access
Haad Khlong Khong 1.2 km
Partly hotel beach, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Haad Farang 11 km
Partly hotel beach, White sand, Turquoise pure water
Haad Lodung 10.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Haad Phra Ae 0.8 km
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Pirate Beach has a light sand and pebble cover. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and pebbles, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Pirate Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.
Pirate Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.
So the overall recommendation of the Pirate Beach for swimming is positive.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is partly a hotel beach, part of the territory belongs to the hotel, and the rest of the beach is open to everyone. Only hotel guests have access to the entire infrastructure. It's covered with sand mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
The bar is located right on the Pirate Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Sanggaou Seafood Restaurant and Bungalows is the closest place located 1200 meters from the beach.
There are 272 places to stay in the Pirate Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Pirate Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Pirate Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
There are 4 attractions near Pirate Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Lighthouse Koh Lanta, waterfall Bay located in 1.5 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Pirate Beach is March. Its average value reaches 32°C. The warmest sea is in April, the average value is 31°C. The coldest month is November with air temperature 29°C and water 28°C. See more details in weather section.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Ban Kata 1.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Pa Tong 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Ban Karon 0.6 km
Ban Kata 4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Pattaya 0.4 km
Partly hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, White sand
Baan Chaweng 2.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Baan Mae Nam 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Ban Rawai 2.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque
Ban Ao Nang 1.2 km
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