Macau Beaches

(Last updated: August 6, 2026)

Macau’s two public beaches are both located in sleepy Coloane. Neither will have anyone confusing Macau with Phuket, but they offer a pleasant escape from the casinos and crowded city streets.

Macau Beaches: Cheoc Van Beach

Cheoc Van is the smaller and quieter of Macau’s two beaches and is far less frequently visited than Hac Sa.

Normally there are more people swimming in public pool than at the beach itself.

The pool operates from May 1 to October 31, with daily sessions from 8:00 am to 11:00 am, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The first session is closed on Mondays for cleaning.

Admission to the pool is $15 for adults and $5 for children under 18. 

If you fancy a stay near Cheoc Van Beach, the very good Pousada de Coloane is only footsteps away. 

For a review of my stay there, please follow the link to Trip Report II.

Macau Beaches: Hac Sa Beach

Hac Sa Beach, or “Black Sand” in Chinese, is Macau’s main swimming destination, mainly because there are more things to do in the area.

The surrounding area contains parks, playgrounds, restaurants, roadside barbecue stalls and plenty of places for a picnic.

Hac Sa also has a public swimming pool, which operates from May 1 to October 31, with daily sessions from 8:00 am to 11:00 am, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The first session is closed on Thursdays for cleaning. It costs the same as the pool at Cheoc Van Beach.

The water at both beaches often appears muddy brown due to sediment from the Pearl River. Water quality is monitored regularly, but it can deteriorate after heavy rain, so always check the warning flags before swimming.

Macau’s official bathing season runs from May 1 to October 31, during which lifeguards and nursing staff are stationed at both beaches.

Mu Yi and I spent an afternoon there during Trip Report II.

Macau Beach Locations

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