Phi Phi Leh Island is the second largest among the islands of the Phi Phi archipelago. Its size is one and a half to three and a half kilometers, and it is located three kilometers south of Phi Phi Don island.
The Phi Phi Islands are a group of small resort islands in the Adaman Sea. Phi Phi Island in Thailand can be reached from the mainland or Phuket by ferry, which can be booked on the company's 12 Go Asia website. The distance from Phuket Island is 48 km, from the mainland of Krabi province and its tourist city Ao Nang - 42 km. By the way, the locals call this place "Phi-Phi".
Phi Phi Le Island is better known not for tourist zones, but for its landscapes, among which in 1999 were filmed the famous painting “The Beach” with Leonardo Di Caprio. Phi Phi Le tours and the other four almost wild island groups are in demand among wild leisure enthusiasts, divers (diving on Phuket Island) and snorkeling fans.
Who will love Phi Phi
Due to the diversity of landscapes and entertainment, excursions to Phi Phi Islands will appeal to various tourist groups. The main island of the archipelago is divided into several sections, each of which lives its own life.
The most popular place among young people is Loh Dalum beach. In this area, the noisiest places are gathered, after sunset nightclubs and massage parlors open the doors, offering both a standard list of services and for fans of sex tourism in Thailand. Every evening off the coast of Loh Dalum the beach disco lights up, sometimes continuing until dawn. Prices are usually affordable, because the rest on Phi Phi Island is in this area and is in such high demand.
The other side of the coin is Long Beach. In this area are collected clean, well-groomed and practically not living the nightlife of the island of Phi Phi. Family couples with children and divers often come here to relax, and the descent into the sea from the local beaches is quite sharp. The nearest nightlife is located half an hour walk in Tonsai.
The eastern part of the island like the "savages." The beaches here are usually completely deserted, but such solitude is not cheap. Oriental hotels on Phi Phi Island for those who are willing to lay out a few hundred dollars a week.
Phi Phi Island Beaches
Tonsai Beach - the most unkempt beach of the island. Not far from it is a pier and a ship pier, which takes ferries from the mainland and Phuket. Housing nearby is cheap (more about renting accommodation in Thailand), there is some kind of infrastructure with bars, markets and shops.
Luo Dalam Beach is a place where sociable tourists who are not looking for peace of mind will like it. It is on this beach that most Thai nightlife is concentrated.
Beach Long Beach, oddly enough, but one of the most quiet beaches of the island. The infrastructure here is not bad, housing prices nearby are also affordable, but at night the place falls asleep, for adventure seekers and noisy discos it is better to choose another place to rest. According to reviews of tourists, this is the best beach in Thailand!
The beach Lo Mu Di is beautiful and convenient, but even here there are some flaws. You will have to get to this place on foot and you need to walk about an hour from the nearest settlement.
What to visit on Phi Phi
The main local tourist attractions are diving, snorkeling and Thai fishing. Demand enjoy excursions to the neighboring islands of the archipelago. In general, everything is focused on unity with nature and a healthy lifestyle. Night clubs and bars are also there, but not as much as in Phuket or Bangkok, because avid party people rarely choose Phi Phi for a holiday.
Ferries from the mainland and Phuket bring guests to the bay of the village of Tonsai. Quite a number of souvenir shops and shops with locally produced goods are scattered on the embankment, and you can also find excursion bureaus. Next to the pier there is a rise to the observation deck, with impressive views of the island’s landscapes and the bay. Walking from the bay it is convenient to walk to Long Beach, there are several cozy cafes, offering a large selection of drinks and local cuisine.
The climate on the Phi Phi Islands
The weather on Phi Phi worsens infrequently. On average, the air temperature does not exceed 28-32 degrees; in winter it gets a little cold, but it is completely imperceptible. Coming to rest is between November and May, during this period the sea is especially calm, it rarely rains and the water temperature does not fall below 27 degrees. Use our informers to find out the weather forecast in Thailand.
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