Koh Phi Phi Holiday

Six islands make up the Phi Phi archipelago. They sit in the Andaman Sea 48kms east of Phuket and 42kms south of Krabi with Koh Phi Phi Don and Koh Phi Phi Lee being the two largest. A true tropical paradise of hill hills with jutting cliffs, pristine white beaches and an emerald sea hiding banks of coral and colourful marine life

As recently ago as 1945, The Phi Phi Islands were uninhabited, only occasionally visited by Sea Gypsies. The first settlers arrived in 1950 from Koh Yai, north of Phi Phi Island, in Phang Nga Bay. Later settlers from Koh Lanta and Krabi provinces joined them. 99% of the inhabitants of Koh Phi Phi Don are Muslim. The call to prayer from the islands one mosque can be heard in the village both in the morning and in the evening. There is always a high attendance as the islanders are devoted to their faith.

Koh Phi Phi Don

The largest and the only inhabited of the six islands cover a total of 28 square kilometers. The island is 8 kms long and 3.5 kms across at the widest point. At the northern most part of the island, Cape Laem Tong is home to Chao Ley or a sea gipsy village. This community migrated from Koh
Lipeh in Tarutao National Park close to the Malay boarder. Some of the islands best diving can be found in Laem Tong also at Hua Rah Ket on the most southern part of the island. Around the island are long beaches with a few rocks scattered about. The back-to-back curving bays of Ton Sai and
Loh Dalam are particularly beautiful.

Koh Phi Phi Le

The second largest in the archipelago covers an area of 6.6 square kilometers, 3kms long and 1 km across at the widest point. The entire island is made of limestone with steep cliffs encircled by crystal clear water. Its average depth is 20 metres but it is at its deepest, 34 meters off the island's southern tip. Although uninhabited the island does have some beautiful bays. Pileh Beach is almost encircled by the limestone wall of the islands cliffs. On the northern point of the island is the famous

Viking Cave, a name they were given by His Majesty King Rama IX after his visit in 1972. At Tam Pya Nak there is a large boulder that resembles the shape of the giant serpent from Buddhist legend, the Naga. On the eastern and southern walls of the cave are historical images of elephant and
European, Arab and Chinese sailing boats. There is a theory that pirates took shelter from the monsoon in the caves and used them transfer their cargo or make repairs.

The Province of Phuket and Krabi have a largest Chinese community, descendants of the tin miners and rubber plantation owners that gave the area its original prosperity. They will come to the island to collect the nests of the migratory Fork tail Swift, the raw ingredient for the Chinese delicacy Bird's Nest Soup. The birds descend on Phi Phi Le during January to April and will build the nests held together by no more than their saliva. They stay for just two weeks before continuing their journey.

Koh Pai

Its name in English is Bamboo Island that lies to the north of Phi Phi Don, close to Koh Yung. To the north and east of the island are beautiful sandy beaches. To the south stretches a broad coral reef

Koh Yong

Again to the north of Phi Phi Don. On the eastern side a rocky beach and a smaller strand of sand in the fold of the hill. A great and beautiful selection of coral can be found here.

Industry

Despite the islands rugged terrain a number of the islanders support themselves from cashew nut farming. The plantations can clearly be seen from the path leading to the viewpoint. Likewise coconut farming, the milk from the coconut the key ingredient of the island's delicious curries.

But fishing still remains the most important industry. Local men pride take pride in their skills as boatmen. The best of them being full time captains on the dive and fishing boats.

With their love of the sea all the boats captains are Muslim. They also control the boat industry in the poorer islands to the east.

The children attend the islands one primary school close to Bay view Resort. After the age of 12 they have to go and stay with relatives in Krabi to complete their education.

Recommended Hotel In Koh Phi Phi

Phi Phi Island Cabana Hotel Is the ideal place for a vacation with a difference - take a ride in our sea canoes, go windsurfing along Phi Phi's pristine beaches or enjoy the sighgts of the shallow and easily accessible coral reefs that lie along the coast. We can arrange other popular activities such as scuba diving or fishing - all in the Phi Phi Islands National Park, a heaven of natural tranquiliy. Click for more.	The Arayaburi Resort Consists of 38 high quality villas situated among the hilly terrain of Laem Hin overlooking Tonsai Bay with its own private beach areas. From the Villas you have the beauty of the tropical gardens and the seaview across to Phi Phi Lae Island. At the front of the resort lies a 380 metre wide pure white sandy beach. Our Villas provide supreme comfort and privacy and all rooms feature private balconies overlooking the gardens or the blue sea. Click for more..	Bay View Resort Consists of split level bungalows situated on the hillside of the Laem Hin beach and surrounded by thick trees and gardens. From the bungalows you have a panoramic view across Tonsai bay and of Phi Phi Lae Island. At the front of the resort lies a 380 metre wide pure white sandy beach. Click for more..
Phi Phi Don Chukit Resort Located on the beach, in quiet landscaped surroundings but just a 4 minutes stroll from the ferry pier in Tonsai Village Phi Phi Don. The same pier of arrival marks the start of Phi Phi Don, through which you can explore this fascinating island. The resort's ambience is further enhanced by a natural landscape and stunning views of the Phi Phi Tonsai cliffs and beach. The beach front restaurant with views of the bay and sun down are exquisite. Click for more..	Phi Phi Natural Resort Situated in the tropical paradise of Thailand's Andaman Sea on Phi Phi Island, one of the most popular holiday destinations in the south of Thailand. It's only 45 km to the Southeast of Phuket and 45 km Southwest of Krabi. Phi Phi Natural Resort offers you superb service and beautifully-designed comfortable cottage accommodation on long, white, and sandy Laem Thong Beach. You can enjoy strolls along Laem Thong Beach or the small charming private beach in the resort's precincts. Accommodation is set amidst lush surrroundings and the beach is just a short stroll from your cottage. Click for more..	P.P. Erawan Palms Resort Luxury beach resort with Thai island style accomodation, located on Leamtong Beach the northern most beach of Phi Phi Don Island, Phi Phi Island are situated in Andaman Sea , 48 km away from Phuket island. The island are blessed with beautiful white sand beachs and rich marine life, which is idyllic holiday place for every age of people. The resort is situated just minutes walk from a straight long white sandy Beach, where in the evening, breathtaking beautiful sunset can be seen. Behind the resort is coconuts dotted greenery and hills adding spectacular view. Click for more..

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