Phra Nang Cave Beach Tourism

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About Phra Nang Cave Beach

Phra Nang Cave Beach is situated in the Krabi province of Thailand and is known for its stunning white sand beaches, clear emerald waters, and towering limestone cliffs. Accessible only by boat, this secluded beach offers a tranquil escape from the more crowded areas of Krabi. The beach gets its name from the Phra Nang Cave, which is located at one end of the beach and is revered by local fishermen who believe it to be the home of a princess spirit. Visitors to the beach can explore the cave's shrine, adorned with offerings and intricate carvings. The area also boasts excellent opportunities for rock climbing, with numerous routes challenging climbers of all levels. The waters around Phra Nang Cave Beach are ideal for snorkeling, with vibrant coral reefs and marine life. Additionally, there are sea kayaks available for rent, allowing adventurous types to paddle around the nearby islands and caves. The beachfront is dotted with food stalls selling fresh fruit and traditional Thai snacks, making it easy to spend a day lounging on the sand under the shade of limestone cliffs while enjoying local treats.

Top 5 Reviews on Phra Nang Cave Beach

L7768EQdavidd
4.0
Wrote on 18 Mar 2024
Unusual Shrine, wonderful setting worth a look
Friday 19th January and we took a long-tailed boat from Ao Nang to Railay Beach. From there we walked to East Railay and then on to Phra Nang Beach where this Cave is located at one end of the beach and Ko Rang Nok tower at the other. This is the second of two caves along the headland both have rather unusal shrines in them. However this is larger of the two caves, as result has more contents inside it. There was a bit of confusion and no clear information about the names of the Cave. For the purposes of this review, this one is Phra Nang Cave and the smaller one is Princess Cave. Having visited the smaller cave first we were neither surprised nor shocked to see the contents of this Cave and it's shrine. A statue of Phra Nang sits on a table, with legs crossed, holding a bowl in front of her. The Shrine is surrounded by colourful floral tributes and pieces of cloth. There are two smaller statues perched behind Phra Nang, one on either side of her. Around the cave there are vast numbers of wooden phalluses, erect penises, in all shapes and sizes and painted in different colours and embedded in the sand. There is a pile, towards the rear of the Cave of discarded phalluses. The Cave is a sacred place and should be treated with respect by visitors. Fishermen and boatmen come here to make floral offerings and burn incense ensuring a safe return journey from sea. There is a sign requesting that visitors do not leave the following five items for Phra Nang as "she is Indian, not a God and she believes in the phallus or Ungam as a symbol of the Hindu God Shiva". The items are sex toys, red water, red flowers, traditional Thai costumes or strange offerings. There are many legend and myths about who Phra Nang was, one is she was an Indian princess who was killed in a shipwreck nearby and her ghost occupies the cave. Another story says that Phra Nang was the wife of a local fisherman, whose husband was lost at sea and she lived her life in the cave waiting for his return. Fishermen and boatmen still make offerings in the form of incense and flowers to ensure a safe journey. They believe that Phra Nang, Princess Goddess lives in the Cave under the cliff This Shrine is definitely one of the most unusual we have ever seen.