Attractions & Culture
East Railay Bay Beach
8.4 Very good · 684 reviews
Duration
1-2 hours
Category
Attractions & Culture
Difficulty
easy
Price
Free
The mangrove side of the Railay peninsula, where the longtails from Ao Nang and Krabi actually drop you before you walk across to the famous west beach. East Railay isn't for swimming — it's tidal mud and mangrove — but it's where the cheaper guesthouses, bars and restaurants cluster, and the boardwalk along the water has its own quiet charm at dusk. Think of it as base camp: five minutes' walk to Railay West and Phra Nang. Free, and the arrival point for the whole peninsula.
Highlights
Railay's mangrove-side arrival beach
Cheaper stays, bars and restaurants
Boardwalk along the water
Five minutes to Railay West
Not a swim beach — it's base camp
Good to know
Meeting point: Ao Nang Beach longtail queue
Best for couples, solo, climbers
No ticket needed — turn up early to beat the tour-bus crowds
