Railay

The coast in the south of Thailand is a luxurious tropical paradise. Towering limestone cliffs shelter incredible beaches, the most beautiful is Railay. Isolated from the mainland, the peninsula of Railay is surrounded by the warm Andaman Sea, lush jungle, and twisted rock. It contains enough activities for the most adventurous while allowing those who just want to chill out in paradise the opportunity to do just that

These cliffs attract rock climbers from all over the world, but the area is also popular due to its beautiful beaches and quiet relaxing atmosphere. Accommodation ranges from bungalows and medium-priced resorts in East Railay to a collection of five-star resorts focused on West Railay though one, Rajavadee, spans both waterfronts and also has a beachfront restaurant at Pranang. The four main areas of Railay consist of Pranang, West Railay, East Railay, and Ton Sai.

Both Railay beaches are situated on the Pranang Peninsula, on the left side of which the world's famous rockclimbing bay of Ton Sai is situated. Both East and West Railay beaches are surrounded with rock sectors. One-Two-Three is the most popular of them. Beginners improve their skills here but also more experienced climbers start their daily training from a kind of warming-up on the local easy and interesting routes.

The nearest hospital is situated in Krabi town. There's no emergency helicopter in this area, that's why you must take into consideration that in a case of an emergency you can reach hospital by long-tail boat only. As the site is situated by the sea, the risk of bolts chemical erosion is relatively high. That's why it's better to use titanium bolts if possible. You can find extra info about the route in a guidebook provided.

 

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