The Tran Phu beach in Nha Trang has become more open and accessible after a series of structures obstructing sea views were dismantled, returning the public space to the community.

Stretching over 10 kilometers, the Tran Phu coastline has long been planned as a public park with trees and recreational spaces, attracting both locals and tourists. However, several resort projects were previously granted land along this road, limiting both views of and access to the beach. To reclaim this public space, Khanh Hoa Province has begun reclaiming coastal land where access to the beach had been blocked.

Most recently, local authorities received more than 6,200 square meters of beachfront land returned by Sovico Co., Ltd., in accordance with a decision by the provincial government.

More than 20 years ago, Sovico Khanh Hoa Co., Ltd. was granted a lease on 28,000 square meters of Nha Trang’s shoreline to develop the Ana Mandara resort. The project, located on the eastern side of Tran Phu Street, blocked the view of the beach from the road.

In 2024, Khanh Hoa authorities issued a decision to revoke 20,000 square meters of this land. Following the decision, the company dismantled all project structures and cleared the site.

A remaining 1,800 square meters along Tran Phu’s frontage is being retained by the company for operating restaurants and cafes. The reclaimed land will be re-zoned by the provincial government for community use.

As recorded by VietNamNet reporters in early August, all guestroom facilities from the resort have been removed, and perimeter fences have been completely torn down.

From above, Tran Phu beach now looks much more open. Pavements have been widened, coastal walkways have been cleared, and beach access is now convenient for locals and visitors alike. Some areas have already been repurposed into public parking lots.

“Now that the buildings have been taken down, the beach is much more open. It’s no longer completely blocked like before,” said Tran Thi Quang, 58, a local resident.

Nguyen Van Hung, a tourist from Hanoi, shared that he had visited Nha Trang years ago and found it frustrating to reach the beach due to resort blockades. “Things are different now. It's easier to move around, and the landscape is much more beautiful,” he said.

Not far from this area, the Phu Dong Park project had also occupied over 21,700 square meters of Tran Phu’s beachfront. Khanh Hoa Province has now ordered the return of this land to serve the public. However, the site remains neglected and rundown, awaiting redevelopment.

Xuan Ngoc