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Makaren Bay Beach is located on the Andaman Sea (part of Indian ocean) and it is in the 61th place out of 75 beaches in the Krabi region 30.3 km away from its center, the city of Krabi. It is one of the beaches of Ban Nainang settlement, just 3.2 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.
It is a straight coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand & rocks cover, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, hikers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.
Makaren Bay Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sea kayaking.
2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Ko Thon Beach, which has a rating of 7.5.
Makaren Bay Beach (Krabi) is located outside the Ban Nainang 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 correct question is not how to get to Makaren Bay Beach, but what mode of transport can be used to get to it, because this part of the coast is inaccessible by land. The beach can only be reached by water and you have to rent a boat to get there.
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax
Ban Nainang 3.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise water
Ao Loh Ha 0.7 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Ao Loh Ha 0.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Ban Khao Thong 5.4 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Picturesque
Haad Klong Jaak 6.7 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Ao Nui 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Tub Keak 0.5 km
There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Makaren Bay Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Makaren Bay Beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.
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The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gold color. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Makaren Bay 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 comfortable.
Makaren Bay 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 Makaren Bay Beach for swimming is positive.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.
The following features add extra points:
Makaren Bay Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Makaren Bay Beach.
There are 27 places to stay in the Makaren Bay Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Makaren Bay Beach include:
The Makaren Bay Beach has no parking spot
The month with the highest temperature in Makaren Bay Beach is April. Its average value reaches 30°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 30°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
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Exceptional beauty
Railay 6.3 km
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