Want to escape the noisy, smoky life of the city for a couple of days. Don’t forget to visit Con Co island, where the beautiful unspoiled natural landscape is always waiting for you to visit.
Con Co is an island that is still very wild and extremely attractive by its peaceful and dreamy natural landscape. This place has a beautiful scene like a picture with rich products. In addition to the scenic and fresh seafood. This island is also a tourist destination to rest after tiring working days.
Origin of Con Co Island in Quang Tri
Con Co Island has a relatively round shape, with an area of about 4 km2, 5 – 30 m high above sea level. The top of the hill rises the highest with 63 m. Created by volcanoes in the middle of the sea. The island carries with it the value of geology, landscape ecology and marine resources.
In the years before 2002, Con Co was a military base, with only army units stationed, in addition, there were no residents. Later, the island became an island district, households began to move here to establish villages and do business. Initially, the island developed into a tourist destination of Quang Tri province.
Discover the beauty of Con Co island
The green of the vegetation
Although the island has a small area, forests and hills make up a quarter of the total area of the island. Therefore, it is not surprising that on Con Co island there are extremely diverse flora, including strange plants that are not found in the mainland.
The interesting thing in the green covering the main island is the immense coconut trees. Accordingly, in 1989, Quang Tri Provincial Youth Union brought 4000 coconut trees to the island to plant. Symbolizes 4000 years of building and defending the country of our ancestors. The coconut trees still stand proudly over the years as eloquent lyrics about national traditions. The indomitable spirit of Quang Tri’s army and people.
In addition, all kinds of fruit and vegetable trees, flowers or ornamental plants. All are also flooded everywhere thanks to the hard work of the soldiers guarding the sea and islands. Make Con Co island more beautiful, life more colorful.
The diversity of animals in Con Co island in Quang Tri
Not as diverse as the flora, but the animals on Con Co island are also quite unique. Looking up at the sky are flocks of swallows and cuckoos flying among the vast blue sky. There are vipers on the ground, in the sea there are sea snakes, they are all quite poisonous species, often used as medicine.
Or black and white sea cucumber is a nutritious dish that is ranked on the same level as bird’s nest. And the most famous is the stone crab, which is almost the size of a hand, an important food in the life of the islanders
Having fun on Con Co island in Quang Tri
After many years of being plowed by bombs and bullets, Con Co island has been greatly improved in terms of infrastructure. Spacious houses sprang up, sports fields were built. All modern works are completed day by day to become an ideal destination to attract tourists.
Snorkeling to see corals
The coral reefs in Con Co are biologically diverse and relatively intact, so don’t miss scuba diving to see corals. You can see many rare coral species such as red coral and black coral. The mysterious primitive coral reefs urge you to explore.
Moreover, you can also see many colorful fish species. Surely you will be ecstatic with the colorful beauty of the undersea world. Maybe when you return, you will buy a large aquarium to satisfy your nostalgia for Con Co island.
Cycling around Con Co island
Let’s rent beautiful bicycles and cycle around to explore the peaceful Con Co island. While cycling, you can see the sea on one side and the forest on the other side. Enjoy the cool sea breeze in your face. This activity is both fun and healthy that you will surely enjoy.
Go to the beach
In the afternoon, go to the beach, bathe together in the cool, blue water. If you don’t take a bath, you can sit on the bank and look down. Everyone’s blue and red life jackets stand out in the sea color, which is fun to the eyes. Watching people have fun together, feel the peace of the rhythm of life in the idyllic Con Co.
Camping on Con Co island
Another interesting thing waiting for you is camping on the island. Prepare yourself strong tents, set up camp together, set fire to try the feeling of “lost” in the deserted island. Of course, it is advisable to consult the island management or the people before doing this experience.
The right time to travel to Con Co
As an island district located far from the mainland, like a separate pearl in the middle of the sea, it is not always possible to go to Con Co. Traveling to Con Co Island in the summer from March to August is the most suitable. You should always update the weather situation before making the trip to the island. In order to limit the situation of being stuck on the island for a few more days due to unusual weather conditions.
What to eat on Con Co island in Quang Tri
“Great party” to eat at Con Co island
Come here, don’t miss the typical delicacies of this sea. Shrimp, fish, snails, seaweed, sea cucumbers… All of them seem to be inviting diners to come and enjoy. In particular, Con Co’s delicious rock crab is quite popular with tourists. However, due to the status of being on the verge of extinction, this crab species is in the conservation area. This dish is currently not served, so it is a bit of a pity. But with other types of seafood, it is enough to make you full.
