White sands sloping into the turquoise waters make Cua Dai one of the most popular and most happening beaches in the Hoi An area. Located just five kilometers from town, Cua Dai offers soft blue waves that are perfect for swimming.
There isn’t much to do here in the form of water sports, but visitors can rent a sun lounger, get a bite at a seaside restaurant, or grab a cold drink or souvenir from the many sellers walking up and down the beach.
Even during the high season (between April and August), the beach isn’t busy during weekdays–and if you arrive early in the morning, you’ll probably just share it with a few long-tail fisherman boats on their way out into the ocean. The palm-fringed coastline offers plenty of shaded spots if you arrive during the hotter part of the day.
The beach is fighting erosion since a tsunami hit the coast in 2004, so you might encounter machines and workers at some corners of the island throughout the year–remember they’re here to keep the beach beautiful, so just find another spot to enjoy the sun and sea.
