Pran Buri, a tranquil travel destination nearby Hua Hin

Posted by paul on May 25th, 2008 filed in Travel destinations

The serene destination of Pran Buri mainly draws travellers due to its lively fishing villages, the three-lined road running along the shore, sun-dried as well as freshly caught seafood and a great selection of nearly empty beach areas. Pran Buri can be reached within less than a 30-minute drive from the popular seaside resort of Hua Hin. The distance between Pran Buri and Bangkok is about 175 miles.

Today, hotel developers have discovered this once peaceful backwater and real estate construction has taken root. However, this wonderful area still boasts plenty of tranquil locations but this may rapidly change in the near future. Most visitors arriving here find it quite hard to leave again. Aside from the ocean and sun, visitors will be impressed by the superb white sandy beach areas, ubiquitous waving coconut trees and lush forests.

Pran Buri Beaches usually are nearly empty

Among members of Bangkok’s jet-set as well as the Thai royalty, this seaside resort town was never popular. A satellite beach of Hua Hin was the reputation that Pran Buri always seemed to have. The locality also provides a principal military base, with Burmese territory just over the border.

Driving from Hua Hin to Pran Buri is a rewarding experience and you will reachyou’re your digital camera endlessly, as the route offers jaw-dropping views. A popular en-route stop is provided by Khao Kaloke, a hill positioned in the heart of Pran Buri Beach. Here travellers might enjoy one of the snacks available at the food stalls or have a more substantial meal, served by the several restaurants.

Sawadikarn Restaurant on the hill’s other side is a favourite stop as well. This venue offers seats on bamboo tables, while guests can enjoy the magnificent view of the bay brimming with numerous fishing boats. The quaint villages of Ban Rua Yai and Ban Nong Ban Kao are situated south of Pran Buri. Visitors here can explore the nearly empty, wide and long beach.

For many years this has been one of Southern Thailand’s most stunning beachside routes. The road is beautifully flanked by the sparkling blue ocean on one side and green countryside on the other. Today, the panorama is often interrupted by hotel ads and land sales announcements.

The southern part of Pran Buri has a real rustic charming atmosphere, representing a few budget-friendly bungalows and laid-back fishing villages. Spending one night here is recommendable as you definitely will appreciate the solitary beach stroll as the sun starts to rise. In Northern Pran Buri visitors will find plenty of things to do as well. Here you can enjoy a river trip by boat navigating inland, while passing by mangrove, ancient shrines and idyllic fishing villages. On the return trip, explore the tiny villages situated at the river’s mouth and you shouldn’t forget to buy an amount of reasonably priced, outstanding dried shrimp and squid.

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