The Maya Beach is known for the film "The Beach" with Leonardo DiCaprio. Therefore, it is become a pilgrimage site for movie fans, the myth “The Beach” want to experience for yourself.
It is indeed true, that the Maya Beach from the sea is difficult to detect, as the beach of rocks is almost included.
But who wants to look out for the beautiful waterfall from The Beach, has up to the Haeo Suwat Falls im Khao Yai National Park travel. The "On On Hotel" is known from the film is indeed not in Bangkok, but in Phuket City.
It is true in each case just half of it in the movies.
To visit the beach extends approximately one hour. During peak time it's pretty crowded. There is a small trail along the bungalows to the Loh Sama Bay. Most boat tours make a stop at Loh Sama Bay, because you can snorkel wonderful here, but this is more difficult to reach from the mainland.
Lonely beach at Maya Beach
Between 11 until 17 o'clock the beach of tourists is crowded.
To see an empty beach, you should arrive or stay right on Phi Phi Ley Maya Beach on the tent before 11am.
Sleeping on Maya Beach
There are few ways to stay on Phi Phi Leh. Hotel facilities or large buildings are not available. Directly at Maya Beach but there is a small campground and a few bungalows.
Getting to Maya Beach
There are several ways to reach the beach. For one day trips from Krabi or Phuket offered. On the other hand it is also possible by Phi Phi Don per Longtail Boot the Maya Beach within 20 Achieve minutes.
From Phuket the journey takes up to Koh Phi Phi for about an hour with the Speedboat.
Overall, we liked the beach the Similar Islands much better, But for fans of Leonardo DiCaprio's Maya Beach duty.