Updated: June 2024
Phi Phi island has some amazing beaches. Some of them are accessible by road but to some, you will have to take a boat or a kayak.
I prepared for you the ultimate list of the most stunning beaches on in Koh Phi Phi and tell you how you can get there.
MOST BEAUTIFUL BEACHES AND BAYS IN KOH PHI PHI
• loh ba kao bAY
• long beach
• MAya BAY
• bamboo island
• nui bay
#5 LOH BA KAO BAY
Loh Ba Kao Bay is one of my favorite hiking spots on the island, you can reach the bay in about an hour by walking over the Phi Phi Don viewpoint.
For those of you, who are less interested in fighting off wild monkeys and jungle bugs, just take a taxi boat, it will get you there in about 30 minutes.
The beach is stretched in front of Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort and there is a small village nearby where you can grab lunch and get stocked up on chilled beers. The whole place has a relaxed vibe and is even more laid back then the rest of the Phi Ph Island.
How to walk to Phi Phi Island Village? Map & Directions HERE
#4 LONG BEACH
Just 30 minutes walking or 5 min by taxi boat this is by far the best beach for swimming and snorkeling. The water here is much deeper than other shallow water bays on Phi Phi, which is great for all day swimming and makes Long Beach an ideal place for a day on a beach.
Tip: 15 minutes walk over the hill from Long Beach, is another amazing beach, Loh Modee, a fantastic place for snorkeling during high tide.
“Our memories of the ocean will linger on, long after our footprints in the sand are gone. „
#3 MAYA BAY
Of course you have to visit the world famous Maya Beach when coming to Koh Phi Phi.
It is recommended to visit early in the day to avoid the midday crowds from Phuket and Krabi.
Book a private boat trip to explore lagoons and beaches HERE.
Travel Tip: when staying in Koh Phi Phi it’s always useful to be aware of the sea levels/tides, as some of the bays have shallow waters. You can check with locals or online on WorldTides.com
#2 BAMBOO ISLAND
Bamboo Island is a real dream beach for beach-lovers, it’s around 8km away from the main village of Phi Phi Don and the only way of getting there is by a boat.
This island is such a visual contrast to the other beaches and rock formations around Phi Phi as its completely flat. Every time I visit I fall in love again, the water surrounding the island is just unreal, crystal clear pools and white sand makes it a real tropical paradise.
The island is a part of a national park reservation, don’t forget to bring 400TBH.
#1 NUI BAY
This gorgeous small beach is located north-east on the main island of Phi Phi Don. Its a stunning stretch of white sand, surrounding with many limestone rock formations – including one of Phi Phi’s landmarks- Camel Rock, which pokes up from the sea right in front of the beach.
There is some awesome snorkeling on both side of the bay, and when the tide is low you can also explore the hidden cave.
To get here, you can rent a private boat, take a kayak, or hike through the jungle. The last option is only for keen hikers and for those with excellent orientation skills as they are no official signs in the jungle and you could get easily lost.
