When it comes to summer, what’s gonna come to your mind first? Yes, like the tittle says, we are getting to know the 11 most beautiful beaches in Vietnam in this article. It is stated that, 80% of travellers spend their summer vacation on the beaches and the other 20% go to mountainous areas for trekking. The tropical beaches in South East Asia in general and in Vietnam in particular always have their own attraction to the foreign visitors.
1. Nha Trang Beach
It will be such a pity if Nha Trang does not open this list. Nha Trang is known as “The champion” of the Vietnamese beaches which has been most visited by the travelers over the lately years.
Located in the South Middle of Vietnam, the weather here is sunny and windy most time of the year that is appropriate for swimming and sunbathing. Spacious beach, clean blue water and white sand are typical things about Nha Trang beach. Sand is really comfortably soft. On a sunny day, the white sand and the fishermen’s boats on the sea make very stunning pictures and there are many ‘paintings’ in the scenery. It is highly recommended that you should take a walk along the beach in the evening to totally feel the peace and silence beside the low-key city across the street.
2. Cat Co 1,2,3 (Cat Ba)
Unlike other beaches, those three beaches are located on Cat Ba island -the World’s Biosphere Reserve which is not so far away from the land. It takes you about 1 hour to get there by boat. During that short journey, your mind will get blown by the gradual change of the scenary. Opposite to Nha Trang, Cat Co beaches are very small and narrow but the scenary has something very organized naturally and is like in postcards. The sand is white, the water is green and all are so clean and pure.
Cat Co 2 is the smallest but also the most favorite of the foreign tourists while the domestic prefer Cat Co 1 which is wider and more crowded. Cat Co 2 is so quite that you can hear the sound of the wind and waves. If you are a fan of peaceful beaches, I highly suggest you come on the week days when there are not so many tourists and the prices are reasonable. Let’s imagine you sitting on the sand, with a book beside you, in front of you are the green sea, around you are mountains and rock cliffs, you can hear the waves so clearly. That is kind of enough for a holiday and last but not least, that expensive silence among the spectacular nature is all free.
3. Non Nuoc beach (Da Nang)
This is a very well-known beach to the foreigners for being regarded as of the World’s most beautiful beaches . The beautiful beach is not far from Hoi An the ancient town (only 20 min drive) – another destination you can’t miss when it comes to Da Nang. Non Nuoc beach offers calm blue sea, white sands and mild weather most time of the year which makes it nice for visiting in every season. If you are a fan of surfing, the wave is appropriate for surfing with 25-28oC water during the time from April to September. The beach is a spacious one which stretches 5 km at the foot of Ngu Hanh Son mountain. The appearance of the sea and mountain gives it the breathtaking and splendid scenery.
Located near other famous traveling destinations of Da Nang, Non Nuoc hosts a deal of beautiful and nice hotels and starred restaurants offering fresh seafood and professional services. The beach is renowned for its seaweed which has reached the exportation standard.
4. Mui Ne (Binh Thuan)
The name “Mui Ne” derives from the fact that it is a shelter for the fishermen to avoid the storms during their fishing journeys. Mui is cape and Ne means to avoid. So what make this beach a favorite destination? There are some typical things about Mui Ne. The beach is the combination of the deep blue sea and the sunny golden sands and coconut paths and especially, the reddish sand dunes which have been the source of inspiration for many artists and photographer. The sand banks of Mui Ne are regarded as the most beautiful ones in Vietnam.
The beach featuring rock-free water makes it ideal for entertainment activities such as kitesurfing, surfing, kayaking. The best time of year for those activities is from November to March when it is sunny and winds are strong.
Another special thing you can find in Mui Ne is the truly Vietnamese fishing village where the tourists can come and see the simple daily life of the fishermen. Having a day with the friendly fishermen will definitely bring amazing experience and memorable memories.
5. Quy Nhon Beach (Binh Dinh Province)
Despite the fact that Quy Nhon is not regarded as a destination for tourism, no one can deny that this town itself owns the gorgeous beaches and wonderful nature. The first thing to mention when it comes to Quy Nhon, a port town is surely seafood. There are a range of seafood restaurants offering fresh and tasty dishes like seafood hotpots.
You will not go to a beach without swimming, won’t you? Swimming is an essential thing when coming to Quy Nhon. The beaches here are not so commercial, therefore it makes swimming here quite strange and exciting.
Let’s take a note of the time to visit Quy Nhon. It has two clearly opposite seasons: Wet and dry. The one you should choose is obviously the dry season when the weather is sunny and mild so that you can spend most time in the sun and fully enjoy the nature and the interesting outdoor activities.
6. My Khe (Da Nang)
Another nominee from Da Nang is My Khe beach which has My Khe Beach is located about 6km east of Da Nang and about 24km north of Hoi An. It is a nine-kilometre stretch of smooth sand with an average width between 50m and 70m. The gradient is gentle, and its sheltered position in the lee of the Son Tra peninsula softens the autumn winds that restrict swimming further down the coast.
It is an ideal and huge beach with smooth sand and a slight slope. Behind the beach is a dark green poplar forest, and beside, the Kinh River carries crystal water to the sea. The beach has coral, abundant plants and creatures along bankside and under sea. Especially, the beach is next to the city centre, in roads easy to come and by various means of transport. Sea water in My Khe is cool with little wave so you can bath all year’s round, especially in summer from May to August.
7. Hon Chong (Nha Trang)
The beach is an ideal place for those who love to spend their holidays in peaceful and wild nature. Hon Chong is famous and unique for its special rock formation including the rocks in different sizes stacking on each other firmly. The rock formation makes Hon Chong wildly attractive and have its own beauty which is rigid but also spectacular like a big father in a family. “Chong” actually means husband in Vietnamese.
When the sun goes down and the color full lights are lighted up, the rock cliff becomes so romantic and peaceful, totally opposite to the noise on Tran Phu street. The tourists can enjoy the beach on the island or go fishing near the shore on small boats. Surrounded by other islands, storms and strong winds rarely reach Hon Chong, the sea therefore is also quiet and tranquil. Due to these reasons, Hon Chong is considered as one of the most beautiful and safe places for tourism.
8. An Bang Beach (Hoi An)
Being regarded as “The Silent Heaven” of Hoi An, An Bang is one of the rare beach relatively not affected by the development. The beach is spacious but not touristy, thus it gives you a strange feeling you rarely find at a beach in summer. Its wild and quite beauty wins many foreigners’ heart and as an evidence, on An Bang beach are there many cute little bars owned by the foreigners which contribute to the lovely scenery of the beach.
On such an uncrowded beach, you and your friends can play comfortably without worrying about others staring at you. You can hear clearly what your friends are saying and the sound of the waves approaching, play some games, run along the beach feeling the soft sands under your feets. Afterwards, you can hire a bamboo sofa to relax, soak up the sun and feel the relaxing silence, put your struggles aside and recharge your energy.
9. Con Dao Island
Con Dao beach is renowned for its wild and unspoilt beauty featuring pure blue water like sapphires and the spacious sand beach. Sunrise and sunset in Con Dao is the beautiful time you should never miss coming here. Shark Cape is the right place to see sunrise while Nhat bar is the one to see the sun go down behind the Love summit. The sunlight and the clouds, the sea combine together and create a stunning party of light which you may have thought to be only appear in the edited pictures.
The corals in Con Dao is breathtaking. Diving in the mild water, seeing the colorful corals with the little fishes will give you an unforgettable memory. Another activity is to drive a motorbike around the island and see what you may run into, feel the freedom to decide yourself where to go or stop, take some pictures and continue your own journey.
10. Bai Sao (Phu Quoc)
25 kilometres away from the center of Duong Dong town, Bai Sao is the most beautiful beach on Phu Quoc island with the white beach cusp featuring white soft sands. The sands in Bai Sao is nothing like other sands. They are white like milk and smooth like heavy cream, so comfortable to touch. The sea is deep blue, bling, tranquilly reflects the sunlight. The waters is always calm and quiet due to the range of mountains surrounding the left and right of the beach. Unlike the other beaches of Phu Quoc where the waves are strong, the water here is light and calm which makes it a finest place to relax.
The best thing about Bai Sao beach is its wildness and peace. The beach is not crowded and there are not many commercial activities taking place there which will give you a space to relax in the nature.
11. Long Hai beach (Vung Tau)
The white sandy beach here is suitable for relaxing activities such as relaxing on the sand, swimming or strolling along the shore. You can come near the fishing village and watch the fish boats prepare for a working day. Along the beach there are many restaurants, eateries with fresh seafood.
Beachfront hotels provide the tourists with umbrellas and deck chairs. Just find a suitable place to have a relaxing day. Then, order cool cocktails or delicious barbecues from the hotel bar and enjoy the beach.
Dive into cool water to cool off, then stroll along the coast to explore the life of the townspeople.. Just walk along the coast to the west, visit the town with its long-shore fishing boats and many fresh seafood restaurants along the beach.
