Phi Phi Islands
The Phi Phi Islands are considered the pearl of Thailand. Here you can see snow-white beaches, azure water merging somewhere near the horizon with a piercingly clear sky, tropical plants bordering a strip of sand, limestone cliffs standing guard over peace and quiet. The islands consist of two main ones (Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Le) and 4 tiny islands. The filming of the movie "The Beach" with Oscar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio in the title role took place in this place.
General information
The Phi Phi Islands consist of 6 landmasses, the largest of which are considered to be the Southern and Northern. The latter is the only inhabited island providing modern pleasures for tourists. The rest are designed for diving, snorkeling, and relaxing in the sand in the best traditions of Bounty advertising.
But even the touristically developed North Island will delight travelers with a small number of people; it is too quiet and peaceful for active travelers. Although here you can count on noisy discos, fire shows, knee-deep dancing in the water. You can come to the Phi Phi islands for the whole vacation or spend a day or two on the cozy islands, relaxing from the hustle and bustle of the big resorts.
Recommendations for tourists
It is best to do nothing on the islands of Phi Phi, allowing the sun rays and a light breeze to caress the skin, and the sea water to wash away all troubles and worries.For those who want more energetic movements, boat trips and scuba diving are suitable, especially since there is something to see in the Andaman Sea. Colorful fish, sea turtles, stingrays, black-finned sharks, and barracudas live in the water. All of them have long been accustomed to people and do not attack the swimmers of the Phi Phi Islands.
There are small diving centers on every island in the archipelago, so you can get equipment and hire an instructor without any hassle. Beginners who have seen scuba gear for the first time and experienced divers feel equally good in the cleanest waters. For those who are afraid of diving, transparent-bottomed boats cruise between the islands, so you can admire the marine life in the most comfortable conditions. Altitude enthusiasts can explore the archipelago from a bird's-eye view by climbing to the observation deck or climbing. Connoisseurs of cultural recreation will love Thailand's Marine National Park, located on the most impressive island. A huge number of cafes and restaurants offer a choice of dishes of local and European cuisine, so no one has ever managed to stay hungry here.
When is the best time to go
The eternal summer corner of the Phi Phi Islands pleases with the weather throughout the calendar year. The largest influx of tourists occurs during the winter months, when the weather is pleasant on the islands. At this time (November-April), prices are as high as possible.
The rainy season begins in May, and by June it increases to heavy rains. At the same time, the temperature remains at 30 degrees, in conditions of high humidity it is perceived quite uncomfortably. But strong winds turn the islands into a paradise for surfers who try to come here at this time of the year.
