Cửa Lò

Cửa Lò is a coastal district town in Nghệ An Province that spreads along a sandy shoreline dotted with fishing harbors and boat-repair yards. The waterfront area features market stalls, fish-drying operations, and residential neighborhoods packed together in the typical style of a working port town.

The settlement was formally recognized as a district-level town in 1994, transitioning from a simple fishing village to an administrative center. This change reflected Vietnam's broader effort to develop infrastructure in coastal areas during that period.

Fishing families shape daily life along the waterfront, where nets are spread to dry and the day's catch is sold to visitors and locals alike. The food reflects generations of working the sea, with recipes passed down through families who have lived here for decades.

The town is easily reached by bus from Vinh city, with an international airport nearby for those traveling from farther away. The waterfront and beaches are most accessible during the dry season when weather conditions are more stable.

The name comes from the classical term 'kuala', meaning where rivers meet the sea or an estuary forms. This meaning still shapes how locals and visitors understand the place as a junction between waterways and land.

Location: Nghệ An

Inception: August 29, 1994

Elevation above the sea: 6 m

GPS coordinates: 18.79765,105.72997

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:03