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Rai Island Beach is located on the Andaman Sea (part of Indian ocean) and it is in the 37th place out of 97 beaches in the Phang-nga region 41.1 km away from its center, the city of Phang-nga. It is one of the beaches of Ao Nui settlement, just 5.9 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 short straight coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright 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, hikers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Rai Island 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.
4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Koh Hong Beach, which has a rating of 8.8.
Rai Island Beach (Phang-nga) is located outside the Ao Nui 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 Rai island and the correct question is not how to get to Rai Island 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.
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Picturesque
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Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
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Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Picturesque
Haad Lam Sai 7 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Ao Nui 0.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Ban Khao Thong 5.4 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Ao Loh Ha 0.1 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Haad Laem Ko 0.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Tub Keak 0.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise water
Ao Loh Ha 0.7 km
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The coastline of Rai Island Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Rai Island 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.
Rai Island 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.
There are some boats in the bay.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand 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:
Rai Island Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Rai Island Beach.
There are 285 places to stay in the Rai Island Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Rai Island Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Rai Island Beach has no parking spot
There are 1 attractions near Rai Island Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Hong Island located in 4.6 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Rai Island 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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