Phu Quoc is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Vietnam, famous for its picturesque beaches. If you are looking for the most stunning beach with fine white sand and turquoise water on Phu Quoc Island, here's the list of the best beaches in Phu Quoc that you should visit to enjoy your beach holiday in Vietnam.
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Best Beaches in Phu Quoc
The most beautiful beaches in Phu Quoc let you enjoy crystal clear waters and white sands. The 10 best beaches in Phu Quoc and the best places to stay on each of them are listed below.
1. Bai Dai Beach
Bai Dai Beach is the first beach you must visit when coming to Phu Quoc. The beach is situated on the northwestern coast of Phu Quoc Island. This long beach is one of the best developed beaches in term of tourism and local activities on the island.
This Phu Quoc beach boasts its pristine beauty with emerald green water and rows of shaded coconuts facing the sea. The beach has no white sand but the yellow strip of sand making the whole area shinier under the summer sun. Bai Dai Beach is mainly exploited by projects of Vinpearl and Grand World but still retails its natural beauty. Often named as the best beach in Phu Quoc, Bai Dai Beach was also honored to top the list of the most beautiful and pristine beaches on the planet.
At this Phu Quoc beach you can swim in the clear sea and also participate in snorkeling activities to watch corals and sea creatures.
Bai Dai Beach is also a great beachfront resort location for visitors to Phu Quoc Island as here you can find exceptional resorts such as:
Vinpearl Resort & Spa Phu Quoc
Sheraton Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort
Some of the best Phu Quoc pool villas offering luxury holiday experience are also located in the Long Beach area.
2. Khem Beach (Bai Khem)
Bai Khem Beach is one of the best beaches in Phu Quoc. Bai Khem Beach is located in the southern part of the island, about 25 km from Duong Dong Town and about 15 km from Phu Quoc International Airport.
Bai Khem Beach is not as wide and spacious as some other famous Phu Quoc beaches, but it is very attractive with fine white sand and turquoise water. The beach is peaceful and the waves are also calm. You will be impressed by the fresh air, as the beach is covered by surrounding lush green forests. The beach is an ideal place for fishing and snorkeling. Bai Khem Beach in Phu Quoc is also a famous place for many delicious specialties and diverse seafood dishes.
Some of the best beachfront resorts on Bai Khem Beach:
JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa
Premier Residences Phu Quoc Emerald Bay
3. Ganh Dau Beach (Bai Ganh Dau)
Ganh Dau Beach is located on the northwestern coast of Phu Quoc Island, about 28 km from Duong Dong. Ganh Dau Beach is one of the great attractions of Phu Quoc Island that visitors should not miss. This Phu Quoc beach is arched and about 500 meters long. From the coast, visitors can see two different islands. In fact, this is a fishing village with beaches, mountains and pristine forests. Therefore, you can buy very fresh seafood here.
There are several high quality resorts on Ganh Dau Beach you can choose to stay at:
4. Sao Beach (Bai Sao)
Sao Beach, also known as Star Beach, belongs to An Thoi district and is located about 25 km south from Duong Dong Town, the capital of Phu Quoc Island. The beach is situated in an airtight position between two gentle mountain ranges so the surroundings are really charming. This Phu Quoc beach is very quiet with no strong winds.
Sao Beach with a coastline of more than 7 km, bent like a crescent moon, is known as one of the most beautiful beaches in Phu Quoc. The smooth white sand, combined with emerald blue water and calm waves makes this place one of the best beaches in Phu Quoc and a great choice to enjoy the hot summer days. There are several areas on the northern and southern sides of the beach that are ideal places for snorkeling. During September - October, you will have a chance to see a variety of starfish near the coast. Sao Beach is often the choice for honeymoon trips of couples, and is also an ideal resort for families.
Some of the best resorts near Bai Sao Beach you can stay at:
There's also a guesthouse right next to Sao Beach but it's not really well rated. However, if you would like to stay right on one of the best beaches in Phu Quoc, check My Lan Guest House.
5. Truong Beach (Bai Truong)
Bai Truong Beach is located in southwest Phu Quoc, just 2 km west of Phu Quoc International Airport. Bai Truong Beach not only is one of the best beaches in Phu Quoc but also one of the longest beaches, stretching along the coastline for about 20 km.
Bai Truong Beach is a nice beach with clear blue sea. The sand on the beach is not white and smooth but has a yellowish color and becomes sparkling when the sun rises and sets.
Many people are not too impressed with this Phu Quoc beach, because of its golden sand and resorts along the beach causing limited visibility. However, if you will be staying at the beachfront resort, you will have much better experience on this beach on Phu Quoc Island.
Some of the best rated resorts on Bai Truong Beach:
Salinda Resort Phu Quoc Island
Dusit Princess Moonrise Beach Resort
6. Cua Can Beach (Bai Cua Can)
Cua Can Beach is located in the northern part of Phu Quoc Island, 6 km from the center of Duong Dong Town. Contrary to other best beaches on Phu Quoc Island, Cua Can Beach is probably the most unspoiled beach. This is the area of the Cua Can River flowing into the sea. This Phu Quoc beach is characterized by smooth white sand and gentle flow of the Cua Can River with green coconut palms creating interesting features at this place.
You can observe the beach by moving through Cua Can Town. There are many houses built right on the sea creating a unique and attractive beauty. In addition, there are some very nice wooden bridges to take pictures. During the peak season, you can board a boat with fishermen at the Cua Can River or go fishing on wooden bridges with locals.
Some of the best rated accommodations on Cua Can Beach and nearby you can choose to stay at:
Green Bay Phu Quoc Resort & Spa
7. Vung Bau Beach (Bai Vung Bau)
Vung Bau Beach is located in the northwest of Phu Quoc about 10 km from Duong Dong town and lies between Cua Can Beach in the south and Bai Dai Beach in the north.
Vung Bau Beach is a beautiful beach with white sand, clear water and palm trees. At Vung Bau Beach you can participate in many activities such as swimming, scuba diving, and kayaking.
There are many high-class resorts and cheap hotels around this area. Some of the best rated accommodations near Vung Bau Beach where you can stay overnight:
8. Ong Lang Beach (Bai Ong Lang)
If you want to find a place in Phu Quoc to watch the spectacular sunset on the beach, do not hesitate but come right to Ong Lang Beach. Ong Lang Beach (Bai Ong Lang) is located on the west coast of Phu Quoc Island, between Ganh Dau Beach and Duong Dong Town.
The sea water in Ong Lang Beach is clear and the coast is gently sloping with fine yellow sand. At this Phu Quoc beach you will be able to enjoy swimming in the clear blue water, watching fishing boats at sea, snorkeling, kayaking, watching beautiful sunset, and many other recreational activities.
Some of the best rated accommodations near Ong Lang Beach to stay overnight:
Coco Village Phu Quoc Resort & Spa
9. Rach Vem Beach (Bai Rach Vem)
Rach Vem Beach is a little-known beach of Phu Quoc Island, located on the northern coast of the island. This beach is located in Rach Tram fishing village.
This Phu Quoc beach has white sand and turquoise water. However, this is not a typical beach like other beaches on the island as it is the place where fishermen work with their families. Rach Vem Beach is an ideal place for tourists who want to experience the local life. You can also ask a local fisherman to take you out fishing for a small fee.
Next to the Rach Vem Beach is the famous Starfish Beach with white sand and clear blue water. You just need to walk from Rach Vem Beach to the east and you will see the beach with the whole bunch of starfish.
10. Sun World Beach
While technically it is located not on Phu Quoc but on the nearby Hon Thom Island, Sun World Beach is a nice place to visit, if you are planning to take Phu Quoc cable car. Besides taking the cable car to the beautiful Hon Thom Island and participating in fun activities at Aquatopia Water Park there, you can use a free shuttle buggy car service to travel to the beautiful small Sun World Beach with coconut groves on the sand for dipping into the ocean. Here you can rent a kayak, banana boat and Jet Ski as well. They’ve also built the bridge to watch the beautiful sunset on Hon Thom. You can come to take wonderful photos here.
For getting to this beach, you will need to get yourself Phu Quoc Cable Car Ticket and prepare to enjoy amazing views on the way to the island as well as to have fun at the water park.
Tips
Phu Quoc is a large island with lots of places to stay but you can narrow your choices down by picking the best area in Phu Quoc that fits your travel needs the most.
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