Cheoc Van Beach
竹灣海灘
A small bay on the south side of Coloane, with gentle sand and green hills all around. It's quieter than Hac Sa, and ideal for paddling and sea-watching.
Cheoc Van Beach lies on the south side of Coloane Island and is one of Macao's two natural beaches. Its sandy area is small but crescent-shaped, and it is surrounded by green hills on three sides, making it a peaceful spot. During the swimming season, roughly May to October, lifeguards are on duty and public pools open. Nearby are the Cheoc Van Hotel, Portuguese restaurants and lookout points. You can walk along Cheoc Van Road to Coloane Village or Hac Sa. Admission is free. Buses 21A, 25 and 26A run from the Macao peninsula or Taipa, a journey of about 30 to 40 minutes. Swimming is prohibited when there are strong winds and waves or a typhoon signal is hoisted.
Opening hours
Open all day; lifeguards on duty about 10:00 am–6:00 pm in swim season
Nearby sights
- Lord Stow's Bakery
- Coloane Village & Chapel of St. Francis Xavier
- Macao Giant Panda Pavilion
- Hac Sa Beach
- Studio City Macau
- The Parisian Macao Eiffel Tower
- The Londoner Macao
- Wynn Palace SkyCab & Performance Lake