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Con Dao Island, Heaven on Earth

Located off the southern coast of Vietnam, the Con Dao Islands are one of the main attractions of Vietnam

Con Dao, an area of about 76km2, is an island district within Ba Ria-Vung Tau, about 85km from the city of Vung Tau. Con Dao, an area of about 76km2, is an island district within Ba Ria-Vung Tau, about 85km from the city of Vung Tau. It consists of 16 islands including that of Con Son which is the largest with the area of 52km2 and 6,000 inhabitants.

This “Heaven on Earth” is a must-see destination for those who love the sun, wind and sea. Arguably Con Dao Island (Poulo Condor) is beautiful year round. But it is during the period between December and February that this island is the most beautiful.

This area is known not only for its many beautiful sites, including beaches, but also for other cultural and historical relics, thanks for which in recent years, Vietnam has attracted more foreign tourists.

With over 200km of coastline, Con Dao provides its visitors a score of pristine beaches, devoid of any pollution, fine sand, the sun floods its golden lights. Tourists can swim, contemplate sunrise or sunset over the sea, and discover the mysterious underwater world. A recommended address: Lo Voi Beach.

Con Dao forests are one of the best places for those wanting to discover the unique ecosystem of the national park of the same name. This site, which covers nearly 6,000 hectares, is being added with approximately 14,000ha of water surface, home to many species of coral, sea algae carpet of mangroves.

This area consists of 285 species of coral, over 200 species of fish, a hundred mollusks and about 100 shellfish. Many of these are rare, such as dugongs or sea turtles. Seven beaches of the island are the nesting grounds for sea turtles, which annually welcomes more than 1,000 females. Regarding the dugong, Con Dao is in face the only place in the country hosting this species.

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