Swimming
Hac Sa
é»æ² - black sand beach, the larger of the two, in a bay with the westin resort on its eastern end. the water is of mediocre quality but brave swimmers can enter the water here. those less brave choose the swimming pool just opposite the beach.
Cheoc Van
ç«¹ç£ - bamboo bay beach, a smaller and more beautiful beach. the sand here is golden and more inviting to sunbathe or play on. there is a nice curved swimming pool just by the beach as opposed to the traditional rectangular one at hac sa. a cordoned-off area of the bay is set aside for swimmers, and members of the winter swimmers association go swimming here daily yes, even in the coldest of winter!.
Macau's two beaches are located on the southern side of Coloane and are frequented by locals and visitors, especially at the weekend:
hiking/cycling
Coloane's large hilly area in the centre of the island is criss-crossed with unpaved hiking trails of various lengths and difficulty. They are also suitable for mountain-biking. It is advisable to cycle there early in the morning or on weekdays to avoid the crowds of hikers during the weekends.