Maya Bay, Marine bay in Phi Phi Islands, Thailand
The crescent-shaped cove contains pure white sand beaches surrounded by steep limestone cliffs that rise directly from emerald waters of the Andaman Sea.
The bay gained global recognition after the 2000 film 'The Beach' starring Leonardo DiCaprio, leading to environmental damage that forced its closure in 2018.
Government authorities implemented strict conservation measures requiring visitors to stay for a maximum of one hour and prohibiting boats from anchoring in the bay.
Access to Maya Bay requires boat transportation from Phi Phi Don or Phuket islands, with a daily limit of 2000 visitors to protect the environment.
Black tip reef sharks regularly swim near the beach during early morning hours, indicating the successful recovery of the marine ecosystem after the closure period.
Address: Maya Bay, Thailand
GPS coordinates: 7.67916,98.76514
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:54
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