Posted by Marian Vasilescu on May 20, 2019 in Travel
Phi Phi island is a fabulous looking tropical gropu of islands. The Phi Phi Islands are an island group in Thailand, between the large island of Phuket and the Straits of Malacca coast of Thailand. Phi Phi is a group of six islands. The two main islands are Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Leh. The larger and inhabited Phi Phi Don attracts hundreds of visitors to stay on its lovely shores while the smaller uninhabited Phi Phi Leh hosts stunningly beautiful bays and beaches, including the world-famous Maya Bay, which was the set where The Beach (with Leonardo Di Caprio) was filmed.
Koh Phi Phi’s climate is tropical and warm throughout the year. The northeast monsoon from November into January is wonderful, with breezy clear days and fragrant cool nights. From February to May the breezes end, and the weather is at its best. From November to May, Phi Phi Island has 26 sunny days per month. The southwest monsoon, from late May to October, brings rain and winds to the west coast of southern Thailand, but there are still 20 sunny days per month. Most often it’s only a cool, late afternoon shower, but there can be rainy days on Koh Phi Phi. Seas can be quite rough during this season and swimmers should be careful.
Situated off the coast of Phi Phi are the Bida Islands, a collections of small islands which are home to several varieties of coral. They are the most famous dive sites of the area, and are large enough to allow for upto 3 separate dives without repeating an area. The shallow bay of Bida Nok is perfect for novice divers, whilst advanced divers can explore the beautifully submerged Fantasy reef to the south-west of Bida Nai. Extra details on Phi Phi islands tour.
Long Beach does not only offer amazing views and a spectacular beachfront location- but also has multiple resorts and restaurants nearby, making it an amazing spot for spending the day, or enjoying even late night swims. The beach itself is, as the name suggests, long stretching and has great views of Phi Phi Le. Not only this, but Long Beach’s water, along with the larger majority of Koh Phi Phi’s beaches is clean, safe and opens up a plethora of activities to spend aside from beach crawling and swimming. Roaming from resort to the beach, and finishing the day on Thailands best seafood wraps Long Beach up into what would be the perfect day. For the most part, the beach is calm all but for some exceptions throughout the year. Snorkeling is also a viable option as Long Beach is also home to nearby coral reefs, stocked full with the islands naturally large marine life.
Due to its popularity, often times, the beaches in Ao Lo Dalam look like a scene straight from Khao San Road. Our tip? Shake off the urge to stay in the first beach you see and instead, go exploring as Koh Phi Phi has loads of other gorgeous beaches. Here’s a list of our top spots where you can hunker down for a couple of hours and tan in peace. While some beaches are very remote and are best reached by either a long ass hike through jungles or a longtail boat, the end result is always worth it. On a side note, when you are going to venture off to unknown beaches, remember to bring a bottle of water, sunblock, and mosquito lotion.
Whether it’s on the Pileh Bay Lagoon, the Bamboo or Mosquito islands, or the other various sites at Ko Phi Phi Don, snorkeling is a unique experience that you must experience at least once. In Hat Yao, a beach in the south coast of Phi Phi Don, you can spot clown fish and black tipped sharks. It’s a 30-minute walk from Ton Sai, or you can take a long-tail boat for around 100 baht from Ton Sai pier. At Loh Samah Bay you’ll be able to see plenty of coral and reef fish such as the angel fish, while in Ao Toh Koh if you’re lucky you might even be able to swim with dolphins!