Ao Nang
Beach
This bay is beautiful and at the same time very strange
to the eye because of its limestone mountains. Its
famous beaches include Rai Ley, Tam Pra Nang (where
the tam or cave, is sacred to local villagers) and
Nam Mao; none of these can e reached by road. However,
boats leave regularly from the accessible part of
Ao Nang to take visitors to them. There are also other
islands to visit as well : Kai Island. Tap Island,
Mor Island, and Padah Island, where there are clean
sandy beaches, clear water and schools of colorful
fishes in abundance perfect for diving, snorkeling,
or swimming. Boats to the islands are boarded at Ao
Nang.
Hat
Pranang ( Ao Nang Beach) is a long, beautiful stretch
of beach, located just south of Hat Noppharat Thara.
This stretch of beach is rapidly developing, however,
it still remains quite stunning. In addition to the
broad, white-sand beach, Hat Pranang has clean, clear
water and a backdrop of striking limestone islands
and cliffs. There are a total of 83 small islands
in the bay, and they can be explored by boat trips
arranged by many of the guesthouses. Unlike Hat Noppharat
Thara, Hat Pranang is a full service beach offering
a wide variety of recreational water sports. This
entire area offers excellent Scuba diving, with both
reefs and a wide variety of marine wildlife.
Tham Pranang Beach
The area possesses some of the best Scuba-diving sites
in the world, with certified instruction courses offered
on site. In addition, some of the most sought after
rock-climbing sites are found in the vicinity, making
it a perfect area for a truly complete vacation.
Hat Tham Pranang can be reached from town via longtail
boat from the Chao Fah jetty for a fee of 40 baht,
and also from Hat Pranang, and the Phi Phi Islands.
These trips cost 20 baht and 150 baht respectively.
Nopparat Thara Beach
This lies in Tambon Nong Talay, Tambon
Sai Thai, Tambon Ao Nang, and Tambon Pak Nam, with
many interesting places to see. Among which are:
Nopparat Thara Beach
In times past villagers in the area called this three
kilometer long beach Haht Klong haeng, meaning Dry
Stream Beach, because when the tide ebbs the stream
flowing from the northern mountains almost disappears,
so that the beach has no shore and stretches all the
way to Koh Kao Pak Klong Island. In the vicinity of
the beach, there are many places to stay serving tourists.
Details and further information may be obtained by
writing to Nopparat Thara Beach National Park.
Reservation should be made in advance at the Forestry
Department in Bangkok, Tel (02) 5790529 or at the
Hat Noppharat National Park, P.O. Box 23, Amphoe Muang,
Krabi 81000, Tel. (075) 634436
Ao Nang
Beach 
Hat
Pranang ( Ao Nang Beach) is a long, beautiful stretch
of beach, located just south of Hat Noppharat Thara.
This stretch of beach is rapidly developing, however,
it still remains quite stunning. In addition to the
broad, white-sand beach, Hat Pranang has clean, clear
water and a backdrop of striking limestone islands
and cliffs. There are a total of 83 small islands
in the bay, and they can be explored by boat trips
arranged by many of the guesthouses. Unlike Hat Noppharat
Thara, Hat Pranang is a full service beach offering
a wide variety of recreational water sports. This
entire area offers excellent Scuba diving, with both
reefs and a wide variety of marine wildlife. 
