Holiday in Ao Nang

About Ao Nang

Ao Nang is the vibrant gateway to the spectacular limestone world of Krabi Province and one of the most popular beach resorts in southern Thailand for German tourists. The elongated beach promenade with its restaurants, diving schools, and longtail boat docks forms the perfect starting point for excursions to the four offshore islands, Railay Beach, and Than Bok Khorani National Park. Every morning, colorful longtail boats line up on the beach, waiting to take visitors to the dream islands of Koh Poda, Chicken Island, and Tup Island, where turquoise waters and white sandy beaches await. Unlike the quiet Railay or the sleepy Koh Lanta, Ao Nang offers a complete tourist infrastructure: from budget guesthouses to five-star resorts, from street food markets to upscale Thai restaurants, from climbing schools to spas – every type of traveler can find their happiness here. The main street transforms into a lively promenade in the evening with a night market, bars, and massage salons, without reaching the intrusive party atmosphere of Patong in Phuket. Ao Nang particularly scores with its location: Krabi International Airport is only 25 minutes away, the boat ride to Railay Beach takes 15 minutes, and the Emerald Pool and Tiger Cave Temple are reachable within an hour. For climbers, the region is a paradise – the limestone cliffs offer over 700 routes of all difficulty levels. The dry season from November to April guarantees bright blue skies and calm seas, while the rainy season from May to October lures with lower prices and dramatic cloud formations.