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Maya Bay Beach is in the 1th place out of 75 beaches in the Krabi Province region 45.6 km away from its center, the city of Krabi. It is one of the most beautiful beaches of Haad Yao settlement, just 6.3 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, surrounded by the cliffs. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.
It is a short straight coastline with crystal turquoise water and white fine sand, 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 etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Maya Bay Beach is fully occupied by beach clubs with restricted entrance. The beach facilities are only available to visitors of resort area. Their list includes. .
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.
2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Pi Leh Lagoon Beach, which has a rating of 8.7.
Maya Bay Beach (Krabi Province) is located outside the Haad Yao 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 coast of the Ko Phi Phi Lee island 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 Maya Bay Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance.
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The Maya Bay Beach is covered with soft snow-white fine sand, which covers the entire cost. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Maya 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.
Maya Bay Beach is fully protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.
So the overall recommendation of the Maya Bay Beach for swimming is very positive.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. The beach is completely occupied by a resort area with a paid entrance, which has all the infrastructure. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Maya Bay Beach.
The Maya Bay Beach has no parking spot.
The month with the highest temperature in Maya 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.
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