Mu Ko Poda: The 'local islands' of Krabi

An overview of the small island group near Ao Nang with cliffs, reefs, white sands and multiple names that few visitors bother to learn about. (Island Nerd #11)

Anyone who has visited Ao Nang or Railay will have seen the limestone massifs of two small islands and a dozen islets sprinkled over the Andaman Sea. Known as Mu Ko Poda, this petite island group enhances sunset views from mainland Krabi’s busiest beaches. But as I’ve learned on several trips to an area that I’m fond of, these “local islands” offer more…