



Maya Bay
The iconic bay from "The Beach" lives up to the hype: dramatic limestone cliffs frame powder-white sand and impossibly turquoise water. Swimming's banned to protect the recovering ecosystem, but the views alone are worth the boat ride.
Movie-famous beach
Eco-protected paradise
Limestone cliff views
No-swimming nature preserve
Tips
â°arrive by 8am to beat the crowds
đyou'll wade from boat to beach
Maya Bay




The iconic bay from "The Beach" lives up to the hype: dramatic limestone cliffs frame powder-white sand and impossibly turquoise water. Swimming's banned to protect the recovering ecosystem, but the views alone are worth the boat ride.
Movie-famous beach
Eco-protected paradise
Limestone cliff views
No-swimming nature preserve
Tips
â°arrive by 8am to beat the crowds
đyou'll wade from boat to beach