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  Phi Phi Islands, Thailand Island Guide | AsiaExplorers
The emerald lagoon of Pileh in the island of Phi Phi Ley, Thailand.
The Phi Phi Islands are 48 km east of Phuket and 42 km south of Krabi.
The islands of Phi Phi are said to have derived their names from the mangrove tree, Avicenna, which in Malay is api-api.
www.asiaexplorers.com /thailand/phiphi.htm   (893 words)

  
 Islands - Phi Phi Island   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The legendary backpackers' paradise of Ko Phi Phi is certainly not the Thai backwater it was a decade or so ago.
Ko Phi Phi (pronounced ko-pee-pee) is actually two islands: Dramatically beautiful Phi Phi Don, with its long, soft-sand beaches and limestone cliffs rising from the sea, has grown into a resort offering both simple bungalows and larger hotels.
Phi Phi Le, no less beautiful and only a short boat ride from its larger sister island, has no accommodations at all.
www.islands.com /kophiphi   (288 words)

  
 Diving in Phi Phi Islands
Phi Phi remains one of the most loved destinations in Thailand not just because of the beautiful beaches, bays and islands made famous by moves such as 'The Beach' but also because of the excellent diving Phi Phi has to offer.
Phi Phi diving promises sightings of delightful small creatures such as pipefish, seahorses and razorfish as well as their larger cousins like leopard sharks, reef sharks and turtles.
The Phi Phi scuba diving season is year round with the peak time and conditions being during the months of January and May. The weather varies outside that period when there is a greater likelihood of rain but conditions are still often excellent.
www.dive-the-world.com /diving-sites-thailand-phi-phi-islands.htm   (559 words)

  
 Thailand Travel Information - Krabi Province, Phi Phi Islands
Phi Phi Ley Island (Koh Phi Phi Ley) is 6.6 square kilometers in total area: 3 kilometers in length and 1 kilometer at its broadest point.
Phi Phi Ley Island has several beautiful bays: Pileh Bay (Ao Pi Leh), Maya Bay (Ao Ma Yah), and Loh Samah Bay (Ao Loh Sa Mah); Pileh Bay is very nearly enclosed by the limestone walls of the Island's cliffs, so that the water appears almost to be an inland sea.
On Phi Phi Ley's northeast is the famous Viking Cave; this was renamed by H.M. Rama IX when he visited it in 1972, Tahm Pya Nak, from the shape of a particular boulder, which resembles in shape the head of the great serpent of Buddhist legend, the Naga.
www.purecarrent.com /travel/krabi/attractions_islands_phiphi.htm   (643 words)

  
 Phi Phi Hotels - Krabi Hotels - Travel to Thailand
Six islands are in the group: Koh Phi Phi Don, Koh Phi Phi Ley, Koh Biddah Nok, Koh Biddah Nai, Koh Yoong, and Koh Pair total area is 42 square kilometers.
Some of the characteristics of such mountains and islands are their steep cliffs, large caves and dwarf trees growing out of the crevices in the rocks.
Koh Phi Phi is 6.6 square kilometers in total area: 3 kilometers in length and 1 at its broadest point.
www.thaitravelers.com /html/phiphi.html   (1002 words)

  
 Phi Phi Islands by Thaiways, a comprehensive guide to Thailand
Famed as among the most beautiful tropical islands of the world, Phi Phi islands have become one of the most popular tourist attractions of Thailand.
The islands, together with the nearby Noppharat Thara Beach, were recently established as a national park with a total area of 390 sq.km.
The islands and the coastal hills are mostly composed of limestone and are an extension of the limestone mountain range in Phang-nga province.
www.thaiwaysmagazine.com /phuket/phuket_phiphi.html   (489 words)

  
 Phi Phi Islands - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ko Phi Phi Don ("ko" (Thai: เกาะ) meaning "island" in the Thai language) is the largest island of the group, and is the only island with permanent inhabitants, although the beaches of the second largest island, Ko Phi Phi Lee (or "Ko Phi Phi Leh"), are visited by many people as well.
Phi Phi Don was initially populated by Muslim fishermen during the late 1940s, and later became a coconut plantation.
Phi Phi Leh also houses the 'Viking Cave', from which there is a thriving bird's nest soup industry.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Phi_Phi_Islands   (1042 words)

  
 Phuket speedboats, excursions, canoe, Phi Phi islands, Diving phuket, golf club, Phuket fantasea, fishing, travel, ...
The island Koh Khai And Phi Phi Islands have both a lot of fine white sand beaches and attires the amateurs of bathing and snorkeling.
The Phi Phi Islands are part of National Park situated at the extreme south of the hill chain of Phang Nha Bay, at 34 km south-west from Phuket island.
The small number of inhabitants live in a fisherman village hidden behind the growing number of hotels, The smaller Phi Phi Ley is only a giant peace of rocks honeycombed with grottos and with a canyon in the form of a bowl, feed by the water coming from the vertical rock formations.
www.phuket-excursions.com /phuket_excursions/phiphi_speedboats.htm   (443 words)

  
 Koh Phi Phi Hotels / Islands in Thailand
Phi Phi Islands, famed as among beautiful tropical islands of the world, have become one of the most popular tourist attractions of Thailand.
The islands, were recently established as a national park with a total area of 390 sq.
In fact, both Nopharatthara Beach and Phi Phi belong to Krabi province, although the distance from Krabi to Phi Phi is about the same as that between Phuket and Phi Phi.
www.asia-discovery.com /phi-phi   (632 words)

  
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This island group is one of the loveliest to be found anywhere, and makes a fine day-trip destination out of Phuket.
But fame and easy access (Phi Phi is only a 45-minute jaunt from Phuket) has its price: hundreds of visitors land on Phi Phi's shores every day, crowding this tiny island oasis.
Staying the evening at one of the island's many bungalows is recommended, if you want to enjoy the tranquillity of the island in the early morning and evening.
www.phuket.go.th /www_phuketGoTh/travel/island_Eng_010.htm   (109 words)

  
 Koh Phi Phi Travel Guide and Local Information, Krabi
Phi Phi Don Island covers a total area of 28 square kilometers: 8 kilometers in length and 3.5 at its broadest point.
Phi Phi Ley Island is 6.6 square kilometers in total area: 3 Kilometers in length and 1 at its broadest point.
On Phi Phi Ley's northeast is the famous Viking Cave; this was renamed by H.M. Rama IX when he visited it in 1972, Tahm Pya Nak, from the shape of a particular boulder, which resembles in shape the head of the great serpent of Buddist legend, the Naga.
www.ko-phiphi.com /general-info.htm   (2029 words)

  
 Phi-Phi Islands – ‘The Beach’ » TravelBlog Archive » The travels of BBQboy
I had read that within Phi Phi Ley’s cliffs are coves with clear, shallow water as well as a network of caves, the most notable being the “Viking Cave”.
The island was magnificent, the beach a sparkling white with large palm trees everywhere.
On the beaches and in the middle of the island is the town.
blogs.bootsnall.com /BBQBOY/?p=36   (776 words)

  
 Koh Phi Phi Island, Krabi, Thailand
Koh Phi Phi Phi Phi Islands are located at an equal distance from both Krabi and Phuket, about 40 kilometres.
Koh Phai is north of Koh Phi Phi Don and not far from Koh Yung.
The best time to visit Phi Phi Island is during the monsoon-free season, which is from November to April.
www.krabi-guide.net /phiphi.htm   (418 words)

  
 Phi Phi Islands Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
A smaller and undeveloped sister island to be immortalised in celluloid with the filming of The Beach.
Phi Phi Ley, on the other hand is renowned for its huge cave and, more specifically, the swift population that builds nests here.
Where the island’s chao naam (sea gypsy) population lives, The number of chao naam here varies from time to time, as they are still a somewhat nomadic people, sailing from island to island, stopping off to repair their boats or fishing nets, but there are generally about 100.
www.krabirailay.com /information/phiphi_info.html   (919 words)

  
 Phi Phi islands diving and travel guide, Thailand
The Phi Phi Islands are one of the most dramatically beautiful locations in the world.
In a shallow bay on the Eastern side of the island are found huge gardens of stag horn and star corals and incredible numbers of colorful reef fish.
If you are interested in visiting or staying on Phi Phi Islands, you will find lots more information on: Phi Phi Islands and Phi Phi Island Hotels websites.
www.diving.phuket.com /divingsites/phiphiisland.htm   (309 words)

  
 Phi Phi islands travel information
The Phi Phi Islands consist of 2 small islands, south of Phuket, famous for their fine sandy beaches and limestone cliffs which soar out the sea to form spectacular scenery.
Although it is not possible to stay on Phi Phi Ley which has no accommodation, day tours leave every day from Phi Phi Don offering snorkelling, kayaking, or diving trips.
Most of the tourist accommodation and services on Phi Phi Don are located around Tonsai Bay, the main ferry destination with the more exclusive and upmarket hotels around the eastern and northern side.
www.gothailand.com /phiphi/info.htm   (1025 words)

  
 Phi Phi Islands, Phi Phi Ley (Lei) and Phi Phi Don
South west of Krabi coastline, the breathtakingly beautiful Phi Phi Islands are part of a marine national park and one of the world's most beautiful destinations.
Phi Phi Don, the larger of the two islands, offers sheer limestone cliffs, fine sand beaches and hidden coves.
Unlike its larger sister, Phi Phi Ley is uninhabited and entirely composed of steep limestone cliffs, caves and small rocky coves.
www.krabi-hotels.com /seedo/phiphi.htm   (322 words)

  
 Thailand.com - Phi Phi Islands, Krabi
The Phi Phi Islands are by far the main attraction to Krabi, and are widely considered to be amongst the most beautiful places in the world.
Phi Phi Don is comprised of two main sections, peculiarly connected by narrow strip of glittering white sand.
Phi Phi Don can be reached by boat from the Chao Fah Bridge in Krabi, for about 150 baht.
www.thailand.com /travel/beach/beach_krabi_phiphi.htm   (950 words)

  
 tourist information guide, for the Phi Phi Islands in Southern Thailand.
Phi Phi Islands have become one of the most popular tourist attractions of Thailand.
In fact, both Nopharatthara Beach and Phi Phi belong to Krabi province, although the distance from Krabi is about the same as that between Phuket and Phi Phi.
The sea around the island is deep and the southern part is full of coral formations and therefore is a favourite diving spot.
www.fortunecity.com /oasis/atlantis/506/phiphi   (537 words)

  
 Phi Phi Islands
Phi Phi Don, the larger island, has idyllic tropical beaches lining its southern and eastern shores.
Phi Phi Le, to the south, is host to scores of daytrippers snorkelling and visiting the Viking Cave during the day, but offers no accommodation.
Ton Sai Bay, the main tourist centre on Phi Phi Don, is worth a visit, although environmentalists may be concerned at its overly rapid development.
www.gothailand.com /phuket/island/phiphi.htm   (417 words)

  
 Phi Phi islands- Phuket, Thailand - VirtualTourist.com
Phi Phi Don is the bigger of the two PhiPhi islands and actually it is like two islands connected by a very small coral-bridge with palms and beaches on both sides.
Phi Phi Le is the smaller of the Phi Phi islands.
Phi Phi Don is Phi Phi's main island, where a range of accommodation from budget bungalows to high-end resorts can be found.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Asia/Thailand/Southern_Thailand/Phuket-1444813/Things_To_Do-Phuket-Phi_Phi_islands-BR-1.html   (1240 words)

  
 Ko Phi Phi Don - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ko Phi Phi Don ("ko" meaning "island" in the Thai language) is the largest of the Phi Phi Islands, in Thailand.
Ko Phi Phi Don is now squarely on the tourist map, and tourists from all over the world (especially Europe, Japan, and the wealthier Southeast Asian countries) flock to the island.
While much of the island is a so-called "marine reserve", not much is being done about the rampant growth on the island and destruction of the reefs.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ko_Phi_Phi_Don   (439 words)

  
 Phi Phi islands travel information
Phi Phi consists of two small islands south of Phuket.
The islands were affected by the tsunami which hit Southeast Asia, but these days that’s almost old news.
A snorkelling paradise, the island’s shallow blue-green lagoons and coral gardens are surrounded by limestone caves dotted with caves and passages.
www.phiphi.phuket.com /info.htm   (868 words)

  
 Phi Phi Islands in Krabi - Thailand Travel Information
Hadnopparattara-Koh Phi Phi National Park is almost entirely dominated by the two Islands collectively known as ‘Koh Phi Phi’ - Koh Phi Phi Don (the larger of the two islands) and Koh Phi Phi Leh.
Situated about 50 kilometres southeast of Phuket the islands are regarded by many as being the most attractive in the kingdom, if not the world.
The bird’s nests are nestled high in the islands caves and due to their popularity (especially in Chinese cuisine) they can reach good prices and offer locals a reasonable income.
www.discoverythailand.com /Krabi_Phi_Phi_Islands.asp   (739 words)

  
 Phi Phi Island hotels, maps, photos & travel information
While Ton Sai Bay, the main landing area and commerce central of Phi Phi Don, was affected by the tsunami and is still under reconstruction, the other side of the island was sheltered from the worst and remains undisturbed.
Nightlife options are considerable for an island the size of Phi Phi Don.
Many of Phi Phi's bungalows and resorts were located around Ton Sai Bay area and were affected by the tsunami.
www.phiphi.phuket.com   (656 words)

  
 Krabi : Phi Phi Islands
In fact, both Noppharat Thara Beach and Phi Phi belong to Krabi province, though the distance from Krabi to Phi Phi is about the same as that between Phuket and Phi Phi.
The sea around the island is deep, especially the southern part, which is over 30 metres deep and is full of coral formations and so is a popular diving spot.
Yung Island is situated in the north of Phi Phi Don.
www.thaiwaysmagazine.com /krabi/krabi_phiphi.html   (667 words)

  
 TIMEasia Magazine: Asia's Heroes - Help International Phi Phi
Thailand's Phi Phi islands are close to paradise—the soaring limestone cliffs and aquamarine waters of the archipelago have enchanted thousands, and in 2000 were the setting for The Beach, starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
The first priority was to feed and house hundreds of Thai refugees from Phi Phi living in makeshift camps near the mainland town of Krabi.
But Hi Phi Phi no longer appeals for volunteers—the cleanup is almost complete—and instead assists locals in setting up charities to aid long-term reconstruction and care for island children, many of them tsunami orphans.
www.time.com /time/asia/2005/heroes/hi_phi_phi.html   (553 words)

  
 Koh Phi Phi Diving
The diving in Phi Phi, along with its beautiful movie-set beaches, seemingly endless number of coves and bays, and laid-back life style appeals to holidaymakers from all walks of life.
Travellers, young backpackers, tropical island paradise seekers, and those simply looking for a few days of fun, easy living in the sun, are all delighted by the wide range of diving adventures that these islands have to offer.
You can dive Phi Phi all year round, but the best conditions exist from February to May. The waters are at their warmest and clearest during this time.
www.divetheworldthailand.com /thailand-scuba-diving-dive-sites-phi-phi-islands.htm   (598 words)

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