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Macau travel guide

What to see in Coloane

The quiet side of Macau: a fishing village, beaches and the best egg-tart bakery.

Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
  • Best time: from March to May and from November to January
  • Typical food: Macau egg tart
Photo: Abasaa · Public domain

Coloane highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Coloane Village

    Quiet streets.

  2. Chapel of St Francis Xavier

    Yellow.

  3. Hac Sa Beach

    Black sand.

  4. Pastel de nata

    From the original bakery.

  5. Trails

    Through the hills.

Day trips from Coloane

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Coloane

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Coloane are from March to May and from November to January. If you can, avoid October (golden week).

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb with warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun with warnings
  7. Jul with warnings
  8. Aug with warnings
  9. Sep with warnings
  10. Oct with strong warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec no warnings
  • February

    Lunar New Year (approximate dates)

    Millions of people travel at this time: trains and flights are full and expensive, and many shops and restaurants close for several days.

    What to do: Book transport weeks in advance and expect closures for the first three days.

  • from June to August

    Humid heat

    Summer is very humid and hot, with downpours and typhoons from July.

    What to do: October to December is the best time.

  • from July to September

    Typhoon season

    In July, August and September typhoons can pass through: transport and outdoor attractions close for a day or two.

    What to do: Leave a flexible day and check the local weather warnings.

  • October

    Golden Week

    From 1 to 7 October the whole of China travels: the Great Wall, the Forbidden City and the trains are packed.

    What to do: If you can, move your trip by a week; if not, book tickets in advance and visit first thing in the morning.

Typical food of Coloane

The dish you have to try there and how to make it at home, to whet your appetite before the trip (or to go back to Coloane from your kitchen).

Macau egg tart
Photo: Pauloleong2002 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Macau egg tart

Macau’s version of the pastel de nata, born in Coloane in the 1980s: puff pastry with a creamier filling made with cream, and a scorched top.

  • Serves 12
  • 50 min

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet of all-butter puff pastry
  • 250 ml cream
  • 100 ml milk
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 80 g sugar
  • 1 tablespoon of cornflour
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla

How to make it at home

  1. Roll up the puff pastry, cut it into slices and line muffin tins, pressing them flat with your thumb.
  2. Heat the cream with the milk, sugar and vanilla.
  3. Whisk the yolks with the cornflour and mix them with the hot cream. Strain.
  4. Fill the tins three-quarters full.
  5. Bake at 220 °C for about 18 minutes, until the custard has scorched spots.

The trick: They’re made with cream, not just milk: that’s why they’re creamier than the ones in Lisbon.

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: a Macanese restaurant or a bakery. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Macau guide.

Frequently asked questions about Coloane

What to see in Coloane?

Coloane Village, Chapel of St Francis Xavier, Hac Sa Beach, Pastel de nata and Trails.

What to see in Coloane in one day?

Don’t miss Coloane Village, Chapel of St Francis Xavier, Hac Sa Beach, Pastel de nata and Trails. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Coloane?

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Coloane are from March to May and from November to January. If you can, avoid October (golden week).

What day trips can you take from Coloane?

Coloane.

What is the typical food of Coloane?

Macau egg tart. Macau’s version of the pastel de nata, born in Coloane in the 1980s: puff pastry with a creamier filling made with cream, and a scorched top.

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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.