Nopharat Thara Beach
Tidal beach where the sea retreats far enough to walk out to nearby islands on a rippled sandbar.
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About this audio guide
This guide to Nopharat Thara Beach in Krabi traces why locals nicknamed it Klong Haeng, the dry river, for how far the tide pulls back to reveal a rippled sandbar toward the nearby islands. You'll hear how the beach shifted from a simple fishing launch point to the starting line for longtail boat trips to four islands, with stops for swimming, snorkeling and lunch. Time your visit around low tide, when you can walk the sandbar yourself.
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