Hac Sa Beach

Hac Sa Beach
Traditional Chinese 黑沙海灘
Simplified Chinese 黑沙海滩
Cantonese Yale Hāksā Hóitāan
Literal meaning Black sand beach
Hac Sa Beach

Hac Sa Beach (Portuguese: Baía de Hác Sá) is a beach in Coloane, Macau. It is the largest natural beach in Macau.

Name

The name "Hac Sa", is a translation from Cantonese (Chinese: 黑沙; Cantonese Yale: Hāksā), literally means the famous black sand. However, to prevent the beach from disappearing due to erosion, Macau government has refilled the beach with yellow sand artificially. The dark colour comes from the minerals in the water which is lighter than other volcanic beaches like those in Hawaii. The beach is located near Hac Sa Reservoir Country Park.[1] A stream that originates from Hac Sa Reservoir runs through the central area of the beach.[2]

See also

References

  1. "The best beaches in Macao". https://www.onceinalifetimejourney.com/. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help); External link in |website= (help)
  2. http://gohongkong.about.com/od/daytrips/ss/Macau_3.htm

Coordinates: 22°07′22″N 113°34′21″E / 22.12286°N 113.57245°E / 22.12286; 113.57245


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