Those traveling to Thailand may want to experience the Railay beach area. Many who visit claim that you either love it or hate it. Some claim it doesn’t have the appeal of other parts of Thailand while others love the scenery and secluded privacy that this region has to offer, I always agree with the latter.

Some are let down by some of the beaches while others rave about the beautiful mangroves. Finally, rock climbers flock to Railay as if it were some sort of Mecca. The area boasts some of the most beautiful and climbable cliffs in the world. Railay might not be for everyone but it certainly has a lot to offer.

Many love to come to Railay beach because it offers more privacy that some of the more busy areas of Thailand. In fact it is accessible only by boat due to the high limestone cliffs. This adds both to its appeal and downfall. Those who want a quiet holiday love this area but those who want a bustling nightlife might find the area slightly boring.

Thailand offers some of the worlds best beaches, Railay beach is certainly no exception. However, the beaches are quite a bit smaller than those of other parts of the country.

The east side of Railay beach is a bit of a let down to those wanting to sun and surf. The mangroves dominate most of the beach making swimming very difficult. However, the east side of Railay beach does offer some stunning views.

Already mentioned are the Mangroves as well as the many stunning cliff views. The accommodation on the east side of Railay beach is also very comfortable and affordable and much less costly than the west side.

Visitors to the west side of Railay Thailand will find beautiful beaches that are perfect for swimming. They will however, find that the hotels and guest houses are quite a bit more expensive and up market. The west side of Railay beach Thailand offers some great climbing opportunities.

The Tonsai beach area is where the main climbing is found. It is isolated and only reachable by boat most of the year. However, you can have quite a rock climbing adventure surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery imaginable.

Railay Beach has its ups and its downs. The beaches are not as large as those in the busier parts of the country, but they still have a lot to offer in terms of scenery. The area doesn’t have the nightlife of Bangkok or other major tourist destinations.

However, those that want privacy and relaxation will love this secluded part of the world. Finally, if you love adventure, then the rock climbing in Railay Thailand will definitely attract your interest.

Railay beach may not be one of the more exciting areas of Thailand but it is definantly worth a look, learn more here Railay