Outdoors Railay, Krabi
Phra Nang Cave Beach
An outdoor spot in Railay, Krabi, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Morning.
Why go
Beach under towering cliffs with a cave shrine filled with offerings.
It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Krabi, alongside 4 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. 2 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Railay Viewpoint and Lagoon and Railay Beach.
- Type
- Outdoors · Beaches
- Neighborhood
- Railay
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 2 hr
- Best time
- Morning
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Krabi, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Railay Viewpoint and Lagoon
Steep, muddy scramble up ropes to a viewpoint and hidden lagoon.
Activity · 0.5 km straight-line - 2Railay Beach
Boat-access peninsula with limestone cliffs, rock climbing and calm swimming.
Outdoors · 0.8 km straight-line - 3Tew Lay Bar
Small Railay East bar with a tree platform over the water.
Drinks · 1.3 km straight-line - 4Ruen Mai
Garden restaurant in Krabi Town serving southern Thai dishes.
Food · 10 km straight-line - 5Krabi Town Walking Street
Weekend night market with Thai street food and live music.
Food · 11 km straight-line - 6Tiger Cave Temple
Hilltop temple reached by 1,260 steps, with views over Krabi's karsts.
Sight · 16 km straight-line
On these curated routes
Phra Nang Cave Beach is a stop on our Bangkok to the Andaman route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More outdoor spots in Krabi
3 more curated outdoor spots in Krabi. See the full Krabi guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Krabi run from 28°C in September to 31°C in April; September is usually the wettest month. For Phra Nang Cave Beach itself, we suggest: Morning.
Modelled monthly averages for Krabi from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Krabi weather by month.
Getting there
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- Address
- Phra nang Cave Beach, Krabi, Thailand
- Coordinates
- 8.00593, 98.83748
- Destination
- Krabi, Thailand
Phra Nang Cave Beach: quick answers
How much time do you need at Phra Nang Cave Beach?
Plan on about 2 hours at Phra Nang Cave Beach. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Phra Nang Cave Beach?
Our pick: Morning.
Is Phra Nang Cave Beach free?
Yes, we list Phra Nang Cave Beach as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Where is Phra Nang Cave Beach?
Phra Nang Cave Beach is at Phra nang Cave Beach, Krabi, Thailand, in Railay. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Phra Nang Cave Beach?
Phra Nang Cave Beach appears on Bangkok to the Andaman, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Phra Nang Cave Beach to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Krabi.
Plan Krabi
- Krabi travel guide 10 places
- Best time to visit Krabi weather by month
- Chiang Mai to Krabi 1190 km straight-line
Lists & regions
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.