Enchanting Cua Dai Beach

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If you have been to Hoi An in Vietnam, you must have been to Cua Dai beach. There’s no sense spending a day in Hoi An without frolicking in the inviting white sands of Cua Dai. Tourists flock to this beach for its pristine sands, clear blue water, peaceful waves, restaurants and beach facilities. While there are many world-class beaches in nearby Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines, it’s time to check out Cua Dai in Vietnam for the following reasons.

Cua Dai Beach is only 5 km away from the charming and mystical town of Hoi An. The relics and historical values of Hoi An make it a popular tourist destination unlike any other. The entire town is a living museum. One can just walk around and get a feeling of awe from this city that seems to have been suspended in time. There are old homes and streets and very little traffic. The people are very friendly and usually dressed in traditional Vietnamese apparel. The most notable attraction is the ruins of My Son Hindu Sanctuary. It is an ancient religious complex with more than 70 structures still standing. They are made from bricks and sandstone. My Son easily competes in importance, intrigue and charm with Cambodia’s Angkor Wat, Peru’s Machu Picchu, and Egypt’s pyramids

Simply put, Hoi An is a must-see tourist destination that somehow amazingly survived the ravages of war and temptations of modernization.

Second, Cua Dai has a 3-km long and 300-m wide white sand beach that easily competes with the best in the world. “Cua Dai” is Vietnamese for “big sea mouth”, obviously pertaining to the length of the beach that stretches all the way to Da Nang. Tourists untiringly walk or jog this stretch while enjoying the view of the clear blue sea and the soft touch of the sand below their feet. Cua Dai is perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and simply bumming along the beach.

The best time to go swimming in the afternoon when the waters are soft and calm, although swimming here may not be safe from November to March. A number of tourists still come during these months, however, to simply enjoy walking by the white sands, building sand castles, and sunbathing.

Finally, visit Cua Dai for the lovely and fine accommodation. Although the beach is often full on weekends with guests and hawkers, it is still relatively peaceful and uncongested compared with other Asian beaches. Cua Dai is almost empty on weekdays.

There are bungalows, huts, restaurants, rooms and resorts along the beach to provide the needed rest and accommodation to tourists. The most popular Cua Dai Beach resorts are the Hoi An Beach Resort and Victoria Resort, whose rooms were built following traditional Vietnamese style. From these rooms, the distant Charm Island is visible during clear weather, and at nights, the sea is enchanting during a full moon with lights flickering from distant fisherman’s boats. The line of food stalls by the beachfront sell fresh seafood dishes and drinks until very late in the evening.