Nha Trang is a coastal resort city in southern Vietnam known for its beaches, diving sites and offshore islands. Its main beach is a long, curving stretch along Tran Phu Street backed by a promenade, hotels and seafood restaurants. Aerial cable cars cross over to Hòn Tre Island, and the nature reserves of Hòn Mun and Hòn Tằm islands, reachable by boat, have coral reefs.

Cat Ba Island is one of the many islets within the UNESCO-listed Ha Long Bay, with almost every tour company offering a boat trip to the island. While it’s full of the usual tourist scenario (such as hotels, restaurants, and bars), you can still find several sandy beaches along the east coast of the Cat Ba Town. The beaches of Cat Co One and Cat Co Three are linked by a cliff-facing pathway that’s great for daytime strolls, while Cat Co Two Beach offers plenty of bungalows and chalets that are perfect for romantic getaways

Mui Ne Beach spans 15 km of sandy beaches and rock-free waters, with luxurious beachfront resorts concentrated at the northern end and a traditional fishing village in the south. Located in the Binh Thuan province, the beach attracts throngs of visitors looking for somewhere to swim and enjoy some water sports, but the most popular activity in Mui Ne Beach is kitesurfing.

Ba Vi National Park is one of Vietnam’s most famous areas of outstanding natural beauty, and is centered around a three-peaked mountain jutting steeply out of the landscape. The national park offers a great escape from the city with cool fresh mountain air in a mystical atmospheric backdrop of clouds, jungle and tropical rainforest. There is also a spa resort nestled at the foot of the mountain offering a host of natural therapies in an absolutely stunning setting.

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Ninh Chu Beach, located 6 km north of Phan Rang, is a crescent-shaped coastal area within Ninh Thuan province that spans 10 km in length. Unlike the neighbouring Phan Rang Beach, it offers locals and savvy travellers a quiet getaway during the weekdays, where they can enjoy a day of swimming, sunbathing and beach volleyball. Ninh Chu Beach is also home to natural attractions such as Nai Pond, as well as Du and Da Chong Mountains.

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Long Beach (Bai Trong) is a 20-km-long coastal area on Phu Quoc Island, where you can find swanky beachfront resorts, beachfront restaurants, cafés and bars with breathtaking sunset views. . Despite hosting an array of tourist facilities, the beach is still relatively pristine with plenty of palm trees and soft sands, making it an ideal spot for sunbathing and swimming. Although Long Beach is easily navigated on foot, we highly recommend renting a motorbike or bicycle to explore traditional fishing villages and pearl farms located on the southern end of the beach.

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Quy Nhon is a relatively tourist-free seaport town in the Binh Dinh province, attracting mostly locals and seasoned travellers looking to enjoy their holiday away from bustling crowds. Nestled in a secluded bay, the beach is surrounded by verdant mountains while its pristine waters and soft sands are perfect for sunbathing and swimming.

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Ho Tram Beach, set within the Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province, boasts 10 kilometres of unspoiled waters, fine sand, and palm trees. There’s also a wide range of accommodation options with expansive views of the East Sea, while thatched seafood restaurants close to the Ho Tram fishing village offers deck chairs and camping facilities at affordable rates.

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