Watabo Beach (Coconut Beach)
Praia de Uatabo
A white-sand beach lined with coconut palms about 7 km below the old town, with clear, gentle waves, simple wooden huts and beachside restaurants.
Uatabo (also spelled Watabo'o, and known as Coconut Beach) is the most popular beach in Baucau. It lies about 7 km down a dirt road from the old town, following the spring valley. White sand, coconut palms and coral shallows make it ideal for swimming and snorkelling, and locals often picnic here at weekends. Baucau Beach Bungalows offers simple wooden huts from about USD 15 and meals; camping is also possible. The road turns muddy in the rainy season, so it's best to rent a motorbike or hire a car for the return trip. The beach has no lifeguards, so watch out for rip currents.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- St. Anthony Cathedral, Baucau
- Piscina de Baucau
- Baucau Old Town (Cidade Velha)
- Municipal Market of Baucau
- Pousada de Baucau
- Laga
- Venilale Japanese Caves
- Mount Matebian