Cat BaIsland & Lan Ha Bay guide

04Beaches

Cat Co 3 beach

Cat Co 3 is the cove closest to the town centre. It is small and increasingly surrounded by hotels, but handy for a quick swim before dinner.

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Fact sheet

From town
≈ 10 min on foot
Size
Small
Surroundings
Hotels and resorts above the cove
Facilities
Hotel bars and cafés nearby
Noise
Can be lively on summer afternoons
Entry
Free

Short answer

Fine for a quick dip close to town; for a proper beach afternoon head to Cat Co 1 or Cat Co 2.

01The beach

A short stretch of sand and rock below steep slopes, with resort buildings such as the Hotel Perle d'Orient above it and newer high-rise hotels nearby. The water is calm and fine for swimming in season. Late afternoons in summer can be noisy with music and groups.

02When to go

Early morning is peaceful, with fishermen passing offshore. In the evening, hotel bars above the beach are a good place for a drink with a view.

Where it is

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?Questions people ask

Is Cat Co 3 worth visiting?

As a quick, convenient swim, yes. It is not the island's most attractive beach.

Read next

  1. Cat Co 1The liveliest town beach: cafés, loungers and easy swimming.
  2. Beach & island resortsResorts above the Cat Co coves and bungalows on islands in the bay.
  3. Cat Ba TownThe harbour town: promenade, market, seafood, night market and viewpoints.