Cua Viet Beach

Cua Viet Beach is a coastal beach at the mouth of the Thach Han River where it meets the East Sea in Gio Viet Commune, Gio Linh District, Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam. Located about 15 kilometers northeast of Dong Ha City, it features a long sandy shoreline backed by fishing villages and casuarina trees. Known for its relatively undeveloped, tranquil setting, fresh seafood, and river-sea confluence views, it serves as a local recreational beach and fishing harbor.

Visitors can expect a long, wide sandy beach at the confluence of the Thach Han River and the East Sea, with fishing boats anchored near the river mouth and along the shore. The setting is open and relatively undeveloped compared to major resort beaches, with casuarina groves, dunes, and a working fishing village. Areas to explore include the beachfront, the estuary viewpoint, and nearby seafood eateries. Swimming, walking, photography and observing local fishing activities are commonly available.

Cua Viet is located at the mouth of the Thach Han River in former Quang Tri frontier area near the 17th parallel. During the mid-20th century it served as a river port and supply estuary linked to the Thach Han waterway and Dong Ha, and is associated with the broader history of Quang Tri Province.

The beach is closely tied to the local fishing community of Gio Viet Commune, reflecting traditional coastal fishing livelihoods, boat building, and seafood cuisine that are part of daily life in central Quang Tri.