Turtle Cove Beach, Bathing beach in Southern District, Hong Kong.
Turtle Cove Beach lies between Red Hill and Stanley, stretching 73 meters along the coastline with mountains rising behind the sandy shore. The beach is framed by rock formations on both sides, creating a sheltered small cove.
In 2017, a palm oil spill from a collision between vessels near Turtle Cove forced the beach to close for safety reasons. The beach is managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, and the Environmental Protection Department rates its water quality as Grade 1.
Turtle Cove Beach has 12 barbecue pits, changing rooms, showers, toilets, a playground and a water sports centre, all managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. The beach is gazetted, and its Chinese name 龜背灣 refers to the turtle-back shape of the cove.
The easiest way to reach the beach is by taking bus 14 from Sai Wan Ho MTR station exit A or minibus 16X from Chai Wan station. The best time for swimming is during the summer months when the water is warm and conditions are calmest.
In 2017 a palm oil spill from a collision between vessels from mainland China nearby forced the beach to close for safety reasons. The beach is about 73 metres long, small enough to be called a "baby beach", and the Environmental Protection Department rates its water quality Grade 1.
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