Coloane Island - known as Macau’s lungs, is a paradise for those looking for nature and adventure. Locals escape to Coloane to hike its many trails, bike around the old cobblestone streets and enjoy the serene peace of one of its two beaches: Hac Sa and Cheoc Van.
Trail maps are available at the information booth at the entrance to Seac Pai Van Park, one of Coloane’s main parks, but also can be found at most trailheads. The trails are accessible from Seac Pai Van Park, from the various roadside picnic parks on the island, and from both Cheoc Van and Hac Sa beaches. It is also possible to join the main Coloane Trail, which circles the island at a height of about 328 feet above sea level, from various points on Coloane Peak. The main trailhead is on the Estrada do Alto de Coloane, near the Recreational Fishing Zone.
Hac Sa Beach, or Black Sand Beach - surrounded by mountains and trees, this beach is a favorite among visitors who come from far away to enjoy an afternoon by the South China Sea. At the Hác-Sá Reservoir, behind the Hác-Sá Picnic Park on the main road above the beach, the new Water Activities Centre offers pedal boat rentals, a refreshment pavilion, and a fitness circuit which runs through the wooded area around the reservoir. A long swinging bridge provides pedestrian access from the parking area.
Cheoc Van Beach - another favorite place for water sports aficionados and home to a Youth Centre for Water Sports, a sports complex with an Olympic-size swimming pool, children's pool, tennis courts, and a sports field. There are also playgrounds, picnic and camping areas, and a variety of snack stands, cafes, and restaurants.
