The resort town of Ao Nang in Thailand’s southern Krabi Province will offer many entrancing attractions for visitors. This town is particularly renowned for its gleaming clear waters, lovely beaches and picturesque limestone cliffs. During your visit, you will have the opportunity to experience the engrossing culture, amazing landscapes and many interesting things to do; this includes exciting water activities which offer unforgettable adventures as described below.

Undoubtedly, scuba diving would be a highlight in Krabi, as the waters of this region feature stunning underwater scenery including limestone towers and alluring coral reefs. As you might expect, you will also have the opportunity to encounter a myriad of interesting sea creatures during your diving adventures here, including such ocean denizens as clownfish, catfish, coral fish, goatfish, razorfish, stingrays, stonefish and more. Novice divers will have the chance to develop their scuba diving skills by undertaking recognized PADI courses during their visit to Ao Nang as well.

On the other hand, if you are a non-diver, you could still gain a glimpse into the marvellous undersea environment of this region by going snorkelling. It may be regarded as a simple yet rewarding water activity that many visitors to Ao Nang would have the opportunity to engage in. This water sport only requires basic uncomplicated equipment that wouldn’t be costly to rent or you can even bring your own. On your snorkelling sessions in Krabi, you could encounter many features of interest such as coral gardens, exotic fish and even leopard sharks. There happens to be an array of outstanding snorkelling spots in this region so there are plenty of underwater areas to discover.

A rather different water activity would be going kayaking or canoeing in the alluring waters of Krabi. In this way, you could explore the waters of this area at your own pace and experience the unsullied natural beauty of the coast of Thailand. As you kayak in these waters, you will come across natural features like secluded caves, lofty limestone mountains, lagoons and verdant forests. Consider staying at an accommodation like Avani Ao Nang Cliff Krabi Resort from which you could easily experience the water activities on offer in Ao Nang; things to do like kayaking would be a great choice in this regard.

Windsurfing may be regarded as another outstanding water sport that you could try out during your visit to Ao Nang. You will find that the conditions here are suitable for this water sport; the sunny weather, calm seas, favourable winds and lovely views make it a true delight. Although windsurfing may seem difficult at first sight, in fact, it wouldn’t be excessively difficult to get the hang of. If you have sufficient strength, a fair ability to balance and the patience to learn this skill, you could soon be a proficient windsurfer.

Another exciting and adrenaline-pumping sport that you could try during your stay in Ao Nang is wakeboarding. In this distinctive water sport, your feet would be strapped to the wakeboard whilst a powerful motorboat will tow you; the objective is to ride the wakeboard without falling, and for more experienced enthusiasts, to perform eye-catching tricks and manoeuvres. Although wakeboarding may not be the simplest of water activities to master, once you gain the basic skills, it will be a rewarding experience.

For the committed thrill seeker visiting Ao Nang, kitesurfing will be a thrilling water activity to try as well. This one-of-a-kind water sport doesn’t require expensive, very sophisticated equipment; however, it offers distinctive sensations as you are pulled across the surface of the waters by the large kite. You can get expert guidance to get the hang of it, while professional kitesurfers can look to perform amazing stunts as they engage in this activity. Ao Nang Beach offers excellent conditions for this exhilarating water sport as part of your action-packed getaway in Krabi.