10 places to discover
Bai Xep Beach is a small crescent-shaped beach in Ghenh Rang Ward, about 13 km south of central Quy Nhon in Gia Lai Province. Framed by rocky headlands and a traditional fishing village, it has golden sand, clear shallow water and moored fishing boats. Formerly a quiet local beach, it is now known for its relatively undeveloped, tranquil setting and is visited for swimming, photography and observing coastal village life.
Cua Hoi Beach is a sandy coastal beach located at the mouth of the Lam River in Nghi Hoa Ward, Cua Lo Town, Nghe An Province, Vietnam. Situated about 5 km south of central Cua Lo Beach where the river meets the East Sea, it is known for its calm, shallow waters, wide sandy shoreline and tranquil fishing village setting. The beach is less developed and less crowded than neighboring Cua Lo Beach, offering a quieter coastal experience.
Hai Duong Beach is a relatively undeveloped coastal beach in Hai Duong Commune, Huong Tra Town, Hue City, Hue Municipality, central Vietnam. Located about 14-15 km northeast of Hue city center near the Tam Giang lagoon estuary, it is known for its long sandy shoreline, clear water, natural rock formations and traditional fishing village setting. The beach remains less crowded than Thuan An and offers a quiet, local atmosphere with simple seafood services.
Hai Thanh Beach is a coastal beach in Hai Thanh Commune, Nghi Son Town (formerly Tinh Gia District), Thanh Hoa Province, central Vietnam. It is known as a traditional fishing village beach with a long sandy shoreline interspersed with rocky sections, anchored fishing boats and a quiet local atmosphere. Unlike larger resort beaches, it retains an authentic fishing community character and is noted for fresh seafood and sunrise views over the Gulf of Tonkin.
Nallavadu Beach is a quiet coastal stretch located in Nallavadu fishing village, about 10 km south of Puducherry city in the Union Territory of Puducherry. Known for its sandy shoreline, traditional fishing boats and relatively undeveloped setting, it offers a calm alternative to busier Puducherry beaches. The beach is frequented by locals and visitors seeking sunrise views, beach walks and insight into the local fishing community lifestyle.
Pudimadaka Beach is a long sandy beach in the fishing village of Pudimadaka in Anakapalli District, Andhra Pradesh, about 30 km southwest of Visakhapatnam. Known for its clean shoreline, wide sandy stretch and relatively uncrowded setting, it centers around a traditional fishing harbour with colorful boats and a nearby lighthouse. The beach offers natural coastal scenery on the Bay of Bengal and a quiet alternative to the urban beaches of Visakhapatnam.
Pulicat Beach is a coastal stretch located in the historic town of Pulicat (Pazhaverkadu) in Tiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu, near the Andhra Pradesh border and the Pulicat Lake lagoon. Facing the Bay of Bengal, it is known for its quiet sandy shoreline, fishing hamlets, and proximity to the Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary. The beach is notable for its natural setting, Dutch colonial heritage nearby, and birdwatching opportunities.
Thengaithittu Beach is a sandy coastal stretch located in the fishing village of Thengaithittu, south of Puducherry city in the Union Territory of Puducherry. It is primarily a working fishing beach rather than a developed tourist beach, known for its quiet environment, anchored fishing boats, and views of the Bay of Bengal. The beach offers a glimpse into the daily life of the local fishing community away from the more crowded Promenade and Paradise beaches.
Thi Tuong Lagoon is the largest natural lagoon in the Mekong Delta, spanning Tran Van Thoi, Phu Tan and Cai Nuoc districts in Ca Mau Province, about 40 km from Ca Mau City. Covering about 700 hectares and extending around 10 km, it comprises three interconnected basins surrounded by mangroves and fishing villages. Notable for its brackish water ecosystem, stilt houses and legend of Mrs. Thi Tuong, it offers scenic boating and photography opportunities.
Vinh Hy Bay is a crescent-shaped natural bay in Vinh Hai commune, Ninh Hai District, Khanh Hoa Province, on Vietnam's south-central coast. Enclosed by Nui Chua National Park and part of the Nui Chua UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, it is noted for clear turquoise water, coral reefs, and surrounding rocky mountains. The bay supports a traditional fishing village, glass-bottom boat tours, and snorkeling, and is recognized as one of Vietnam's most scenic bays.