The bucket-list beach on the island of Koh Phi Phi Leh became famous when it featured in the Leonardo DiCaprio movie, but environmental concerns mean it will close to tourists from JuneIt is one of the world's most famous beaches, thanks to its starring role in Danny Boyle's film of Alex Garland's bestselling novel, and is often referred to simply as "the beach". However, this summer Maya Bay, on the Thai island of Koh Phi Phi Leh, will be closed to tourists as authorities attempt to reverse decades of damage done to the region's marine environment.The closure will take place from June to September, during the island's low season, in order to give its coral reef time to recover. While similar measures have been introduced on other Thai islands - in 2016 local authorities closed Koh Tachai - it is the first time tourists will be forbidden from visiting Maya Bay. Continue reading...
Thailand's Maya Bay, location for The Beach, to close to tourists
14. února 2018 10:30
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Celý článek: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2018/feb/14/thailand-maya-bay-the-beach-movie-close-to-tourists-leonardo-dicaprio
Zdroj: The Guardian