About Dam Trau Beach
Dam Trau Beach is a sandy beach on Con Son Island in the Con Dao archipelago, located just north of Con Dao town near Co Ong and adjacent to Con Dao Airport. Known for its golden sand, clear turquoise water, and forested backdrop, it is notable as one of Con Dao's most scenic beaches and a popular spot for watching aircraft land directly overhead. The beach offers a natural, relatively undeveloped setting within the Con Dao Islands.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a curved stretch of golden sand bordered by dense forest and clear shallow water, located directly under the flight path of Con Dao Airport. The beach is relatively undeveloped with a natural setting, small local food stalls and seating areas at the entrance. Visitors can swim, sunbathe, photograph aircraft landing overhead, and enjoy views of the surrounding hills and sea. The area is quieter than beaches near Con Dao town center.
Key highlights
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Aircraft landing directly over the beach providing distinctive plane-spotting and photography opportunities
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Golden sandy shoreline with clear turquoise water
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Forested hillside backdrop and natural undeveloped scenery
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Located immediately adjacent to Con Dao Airport, within walking distance from the terminal
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Relatively quiet and scenic setting compared to central Con Dao beaches
Route
| By air | Fly to Con Dao Airport (VCS) from Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi; the beach is about 200-300 meters from the airport terminal and accessible on foot |
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| By road | Approximately 12-14 km northwest of Con Dao town center via Ben Dam Road; accessible by motorbike, taxi or car, with parking near the beach entrance |