Hon Nua Island

Hon Nua Island is a small uninhabited coastal island at the foot of Ca Pass on the border between Dak Lak (formerly Phu Yen) and Khanh Hoa provinces. Located in Vung Ro Bay off Hoa Xuan Nam Commune, Dong Hoa, it is notable for its rocky cliffs, clear turquoise water, pebble beaches, and historic lighthouse. The island is valued for its pristine natural landscape and panoramic views of Vung Ro Bay and the mainland.

Visitors reach Hon Nua by hired fishing boat or canoe from Vung Ro Port with a 20-30 minute crossing. The island features rugged rocky terrain, a small pebble beach, clear water for swimming and snorkeling, and a trail leading to the Hon Nua Lighthouse at the summit. There are no permanent settlements or tourist infrastructure on the island. Visitors can explore the shoreline, hike to the lighthouse for views of Vung Ro Bay and Ca Pass, and camp in designated areas.

Hon Nua Island has long served as a natural navigation marker at the southern entrance to Vung Ro Bay beneath Ca Pass. The Hon Nua Lighthouse on its peak was built to guide vessels along this central coastal route and remains an active aid to navigation.

The island is part of the traditional fishing grounds of coastal communities in Dong Hoa and Vung Ro Bay and is valued locally for its natural scenery and maritime heritage.