Blessed with lengthy coastlines, Central Vietnam is generously bestowed by nature with many enchanting beaches featuring fine white sand, crystal-clear azure waters, and incredibly picturesque landscapes.
1. Cửa Lò Beach
When talking about the renowned beaches of Central Vietnam, Cửa Lò cannot be overlooked. Located 18 km from Vinh City, Cửa Lò Beach stretches nearly 10 km and has long been a familiar destination for many domestic and international tourists, especially during extended holidays.

Cửa Lò Beach consists of 3 sections: Lan Châu, Xuân Hương, and Song Ngư. The beautiful scenery, clear skies, pristine white sandy beaches, and rhythmic waves day and night will provide you with the most relaxing moments. If you have the opportunity to visit Cửa Lò, don't miss the chance to indulge in the delicious and affordable seafood for which the area is renowned.
2. Thuận An Beach
Located 15 km east of Huế city, Thuận An Beach has long been renowned as an ideal tourist destination. The beach stretches nearly 1 km with fine white sand and crystal-clear emerald green seawater. Thuận An Beach is most lively from April to September.

If you wake up early to witness the dawn at Thuận An, you cannot help but be impressed by the beauty of nature here. As the sun rises, the rays of sunlight, awakened after a long sleep, stretch across the misty salt waves, creating a three-dimensional spatial painting.

During sunset, watching the sky slowly turn crimson as it descends into the dark horizon, visitors are also amazed by the splendid beauty of nature. This is also the time when visitors can walk barefoot on the sand to enjoy the refreshing sea breeze and feel the soft white sand beneath their feet.
3. Lăng Cô Beach
If you're in Huế, don't miss the chance to visit Lăng Cô Beach, known as the 'beauty of the fishing village.' Indeed, many tourists, immersed in the scenery at Lăng Cô, have exclaimed, 'Lăng Cô is more beautiful than a watercolor painting.'

Lăng Cô Beach stretches over 10 km, with clear blue seawater and fine white sand, nestled near the Hải Vân Pass and 24 km from Bạch Mã National Park. It is a beach with a gentle shore, white sand, and both small and large waves, making it suitable for beach tourism, resort stays, and snorkeling.
Lăng Cô is situated on the North-South tourist route, conveniently located 30 km from Da Nang and 70 km from Huế, making it easily accessible.
4. Thiên Cầm Beach
Located 20 km southeast of Hà Tĩnh, Thiên Cầm Beach possesses a pristine and alluring beauty resembling a harp. Thiên Cầm Beach has three sections, with the main beach stretching 3 km, featuring flat white sand, crystal-clear emerald green seawater visible down to the bottom, a gently sloping shore, and the possibility to swim over 100 meters from the shore.

Thiên Cầm Beach is calm, with no large waves for surfing, and it is always characterized by gentle, tranquil waves lapping the shore. Additionally, nature has gifted Thiên Cầm Beach with beautiful islands like Én Island, Bớ Island, and meandering mountain ranges surrounding it naturally and impressively.
5. Mỹ Khê Beach
Despite being only about 900 meters long, Mỹ Khê Beach in Da Nang is always lively and bustling, as it is a favorite destination for both local and international visitors. In 2005, Forbes magazine (USA) voted Mỹ Khê as one of the six most charming beaches on the planet.

Mỹ Khê Beach is renowned for its fine white sand, gentle waves, warm water year-round, and the picturesque coconut palms, creating a stunning environment. Moreover, due to the gentle shoreline, visitors can comfortably swim while leisurely enjoying the majestic Marble Mountains and Cù Lao Chàm Island in the distance.
Throughout the year, Mỹ Khê is always bustling, with the liveliest period from May to August in the lunar calendar. When visiting Mỹ Khê, you can experience various activities such as fishing, surfing, diving, and engaging in thrilling boat excursions.
6. Cửa Đại Beach
Just 5 km from Hội An, Cửa Đại is an unmissable destination when in Hội An. Cửa Đại Beach exudes a youthful and vibrant atmosphere with luxurious houses and well-equipped resorts. With its beautiful beach, fresh and gentle air, Cửa Đại promises to provide relaxation and comfort for all visitors.

Cửa Đại is where the Thu Bồn River meets the sea, resulting in an abundance of fish. One of the most exciting attractions for tourists here is fishing, hunting for prey fish such as Hanh, Hanh Lươm, Hồng Vực... Visitors can fish near the shore or rent a small boat to drift on the vast sea.
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Source: Travel guide Mytour – By MASK.
MytourJune 28, 2013