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Ao Phra Nang

Ao Nang, Krabi Town, Thailand
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Ranked #4 of 7 attractions in Ao Nang
Type: Beaches
Description: With an exotic climate, a fantastic climbing site and a nearby beach, Ao Phra Nang is a magnet for visitors to Thailand.
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London, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

we didn't like this beach much too many people and not particularly clean either, we've seen better at benidorm

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Ao prahnang is absolutely beautiful, with its rock in front of the beach and white sand. It kept its charm, because there are not much bars or restaurants or beach chairs. Perfect place for a relaxed day at the beach. If you go on a tour, you will see it on its worse aspect. Crowded high tide beach with plenty... More

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Ao Nang, Thailand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Great little bars and restaurants hidden in the tree line. Great beach away from most of the crowds.

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

not as packed as phra nang beach so worthwhile, but nowhere near as nice as the beaches further south on the islands, I liked koh lanta the best

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

i tried this beach but could hardly see the sand for the burning bodies, so retreated back to the hotel for a beer at the pool bar

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

I wouldn't say that this is the best beach in Thailand but it is okay. There's a lot of souvenir shops all around.

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

if u like your beaches packed with tourists then this is the place for you, but we prefer to avoid crowds, so we didn't spend long here, just had lunch and then pushed off

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

It was lovely but very touristy. Had a great lunch. Beware the monkys at the far end of the beach tho.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013 via mobile

We have just returned from our trip around south Thailand in which we ended up spending most of our time in Ao Nang after getting to know the area and meet the local people. The main beach isn't very pleasent and very very busy, that's not our thing so we hired a moped for around £2.00 a day to get... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

The town centre beach, but it's very clean & sandy beach. It's very nice beach to swim, sun bed & spend the day.

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