Racha (Raya) Islands

The Racha (or Raya) islands, directly south of Phuket, offer some of the best diving and snorkelling in the area with numerous coral formations and clear waters.

Racha Yai is also a fine place to just relax on its soft white sands. Racha Noi, farther to the south, is uninhabited with only one tiny beach. The diving between Racha Yai and Noi is usually very good and offers a chance to see big fish, although generally for advanced divers as the current is very strong. See also "Diving in Racha Yai and Racha Noi"