Beaches in Macau include Hac Sá Beach and Cheoc Van Beach, both on Coloane. Route 21A serves stops at both, and the beaches have different water-monitoring arrangements to consider when planning a visit.
- Location: Both beaches are on Coloane, Macau.
- Bus: Route 21A serves the Cheoc Van and Hac Sá Beach stops.
- Swimming season: The usual bathing season runs from May 1 through October 31.
- Water monitoring: The Municipal Affairs Bureau identifies three monitoring points at Hac Sá and two at Cheoc Van.
Hac Sá Beach at a glance
Hac Sá Beach is on Coloane and has three water-quality monitoring points, according to a Macao Municipal Affairs Bureau document. The points face the three lifeguard stands.
Route 21A serves the Hac Sá Beach stop, and route 26A also serves the beach. The Macao Government Tourism Office says frequent bus services run between the Macao Peninsula, Taipa and Coloane, with route information posted at bus stops in Chinese and Portuguese.
Cheoc Van Beach at a glance
Cheoc Van Beach is also on Coloane. A Municipal Affairs Bureau document identifies two water-monitoring points near the two ends of the rope net in the swimming area.
Route 21A serves the Cheoc Van stop as well as Hac Sá Beach, making it a bus option for either beach.
How to choose between the two
Both beaches are on Coloane, but their documented water-monitoring arrangements differ. Hac Sá has three monitoring points facing its lifeguard stands, while Cheoc Van has two points near the ends of the swimming-area rope net.
Route 21A serves both beach stops, and route 26A also serves Hac Sá. Bus services can change, so check current route information when planning your choice.
Beverly Plaza Hotel is on the Macau Peninsula, from which both beaches make day outings. You can review room options at this four-star hotel as part of your stay planning.
How do you get from central Macau to Coloane?
Frequent bus services connect the Macao Peninsula with Coloane, and route 21A serves stops at both beaches. Route information is posted at bus stops in Chinese and Portuguese.
Route 21A runs between Barra and Hac Sá Beach, with Cheoc Van as another stop. A route summary gives a fare of MOP 6.0 for route 21A; check current fare details with Sociedade de Transportes Colectivos de Macau (TCM) or Transportes Urbanos de Macau (Transmac) before travelling.
Route 15T serves Hac Sá Beach on weekends during the swimming season. If you are arriving by air, a guide to the Macau airport-to-hotel transfer can help with that separate part of your trip.
Swimming, facilities and seasonal checks
The usual bathing season runs from May 1 through October 31, with lifeguards and nursing staff stationed at both beaches during that period. Seasonal services and conditions can change, so check the Macao Government Tourism Office’s official site before you go.
The differences in monitoring locations offer a concrete point of comparison, but they do not guarantee current water quality or swimming conditions. A Macau walking tour from Beverly Plaza Hotel covers a different kind of outing on the peninsula.
FAQs
Are Hac Sá Beach and Cheoc Van Beach both in Macau?
Yes. Both are on Coloane, Macau.
Which bus route serves both beaches?
Route 21A serves stops at both Cheoc Van Beach and Hac Sá Beach.
When is the usual bathing season?
It runs from May 1 through October 31, with lifeguards and nursing staff stationed at both beaches during that period.
How many water-monitoring points does each beach have?
The Municipal Affairs Bureau document identifies three at Hac Sá Beach and two at Cheoc Van Beach.