1. Where is Co Thach Beach located?
Address: Binh Thanh Commune, Tuy Phong District, Binh Thuan Province.
Located about 90km from the center of Phan Thiet city, Co Thach beach with its wild and magnificent beauty is becoming an extremely "hot" name among traveling enthusiasts. As part of the long beach in Binh Thuan province, Co Thach beach impresses many people with many-shaped and colorful rocks. This unique destination is increasingly visited by many people to check-in, relax and rest.
2. Ideal time to explore Co Thach Beach
The most ideal time to visit Co Thach beach is March. If you think that just visiting Co Thach in the dry season like other beaches, you will miss the most wonderful and unique natural scenery here.
March is the time when the rocks here are covered with beautiful green mosses. Every time the sunlight shines on, each stone suddenly shimmers and sparkles more, making the scenery of Co Thach beach so beautiful that it is indescribably beautiful.
3. Outstanding attractions at Co Thach
3.1 Co Thach Beach
With the beauty as peaceful, majestic and wild as it was at first, the Co Thach beach has long become a familiar rendezvous place for anyone looking for peace. It can be said that the Co Thach beach is like a place for people to escape all the fatigue and troubles of busy life. This place is also known as one of the most beautiful beaches in Phan Thiet.
The special feature that creates the poetic and lyrical beauty of Co Thach beach is the hidden rocks deep under the sea. Over time, the large rocks gradually are corroded and pushed small pieces of rock ashore with each tide. Gradually, the crushed stones gathered together to create colorful stones with many funny shapes.
3.2. 7-color Co Thach stone beach
The 7-color Co Thach stone beach is considered the most prominent check-in point. The first time you first set foot here, you will probably be surprised by the sparkle and brilliance this rock provides. Under the gentle sunlight, the rocks with all sizes and colors is like jewels gradually showing off its heart-touching beauty. In 2011, along with its uniqueness and novelty, this check-in point was recognized by the Vietnam Record Book as "The stone beach with the most shapes and colors in Vietnam".
3.3 Binh Thanh Sandhill
If you have never tried exciting sandboarding activities, then quickly come to Binh Thanh sandhill. Here, when participating in games such as sandboarding, you will have the opportunity to dispel all sadness. Furthermore, taking pictures in this view is cool and nice.
3.4. Hang Pagoda
Co Thach Pagoda, also known as Hang Pagoda, was built in the early 19th century, with an extremely unique architecture. Surrounding the pagoda is beautiful Co Thach beach.
When visitors come here, not only incense and Buddha ceremonies but also visit the pagodas and enjoy the cool natural scenery.
Address: Binh Thanh Commune, Tuy Phong District
3.5. Ganh Son
Ganh Son is one of the quite special destinations because it possesses extremely unique and attractive red rocky mountains. This is also a check-in place that many tourists pay attention to because of its uniqueness. So, if you've been to Co Thach, don't miss it.
Address: Chi Cong Commune, Tuy Phong District
3.6. Nam Hai Mausoleum
If you come to Co Thach, you should visit the Nam Hai mausoleum to experience a historical building built during the reign of King Minh Mang (1820-1840).
The mausoleum is one of the typical palace architectural works of the Nguyen dynasty. The mausoleum was built of limestone and shaped like an ancient house.
Nam Hai Mausoleum has passed through many ups and downs of history but still retains the ancient beauty of palace architecture.
Address: Binh Thanh Commune, Tuy Phong District
3.7. Vinh Hao Mineral Spring
When you come to Co Thach beach, you can't miss the Vinh Hao mineral mud bath experience. This interesting destination is located in Vinh Hao commune and is also quite close to Co Thach beach. After fully exploring the beauty of the beach, you and your loved ones can take time to relax, rest, soak in hot mineral sludge with herbs, detoxify your body, and say goodbye to all fatigue, tired in your life
4. What to eat at Co Thach Beach?
Fresh seafood is a dish that you can't miss once you reach Co Thach Sea. To enjoy the full taste of freshly seafood at a reasonable price, you can go to Co Thach village tourist area, Co Thach market or Huong Lien market. As soon as you reach the above addresses, you will surely get lost in seafood paradise and be fascinated by the unique taste that is only available in the sea.
When it gets dark, you can walk around Co Thach night market with your family. There are many goods here such as fresh seafood, Binh Thuan specialties and souvenirs as gifts for relatives. Don't forget to ask the price carefully before shopping to buy many gifts not only quality but also affordable.
5. Some notes you need to know
- If you can't come here in March, you can visit Co Thach Beach on any time of the year. However, you should avoid going here in July and August because it is raining a lot and the sea is rough.
- When checking in on the rocks, you should be move carefully and hold on tightly to prevent slipping or falling.
- When exploring moss in March, you should wait until the tide has receded to be easily visible. If the tide is too high, it will obstruct your view. On the contrary, when the tide is too low, the mosses will not be as green as they were originally.
Co Thach - Binh Thuan is called "alien land" because of its super unique scenery and strange shaped rocks. The Co Thach Beach in Binh Thuan is a reasonable resort for weekends with beautiful natural scenery and delicious food. So, let's go to Co Thach Beach when you get a chance to go to Binh Thuan
