Turtle Cove Beach Explained

Turtle Cove Beach
Map:	Hong Kong
Location:	Tai Tam, Hong Kong Island
Coordinates:	22.233°N 114.2232°W
Length:	73 metres
Type:	Beach
Free Label 1:	Patrolled by
Free Label 2:	Hazard rating
Free Label 3:	Access

Turtle Cove Beach is a gazetted beach in Southern District, Hong Kong, located west of Red Hill (Pak Pat Shan) and east of Stanley. The beach has barbecue pits and is managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of the Hong Kong Government.^[1] The beach is rated as Grade 1 by the Environmental Protection Department for its water quality.^[2] Being about 73 metres long, it can easily be considered as a "baby beach".^[3]

History

In 2017, a palm oil spill from a Chinese mainland vessel collision nearby forced the closure of the beach for safety reasons.^[4]

Features

The beach has the following features:^[1]

• BBQ pits (12 nos.)
• Changing rooms
• Showers
• Toilets
• Playground
• Water sports centre

See also

• Beaches of Hong Kong

External links

• Official website

Notes and References

1. Web site: Leisure and Cultural Services Department - Beaches and Swimming Pools - Southern. Leisure and Cultural Services Department. 12 April 2021.
2. Web site: Environmental Protection Interactive Centre : Beach Water Quality Data. Environmental Protection Department. 12 April 2021.
3. Web site: Turtle Cove Well Known Places. Well Known Places. 12 April 2021.
4. Web site: 【油污襲港】深水灣龜背灣封灘 受災泳灘增至13個 (12:28) - 20170808 - 港聞. 2021-06-01. 即時新聞.