Nail Island - "Robinson Island" of Phu Quoc

If you are too familiar with destinations such as Bai Sao, Bai Kem, Bai Dai or Ham Ninh fishing village, then Mong Tay Island is one of the recently noticed spots because of its wild beauty, beauty that makes you I feel regret if I don't discover once in my life when coming to Phu Quoc.

Many people who come to Mong Tay Island admit that one of their attractions is the island's unique name. The reason for this name is because in the past, on the island, there were many plants with the scientific name Pemphis Acidula growing, including the leaves shaped like nails. However, up to now, the number of trees has been seriously reduced.

Mong Tay island is located in Duong Hoa commune (Duong Hoa commune), Kien Luong district (Kien Luong district), off the coast of Kien Giang province. The island is located between Ba Lua archipelago and Hai Tac archipelago but does not belong to any archipelago. Located far from the transportation road, there are usually very few trains passing by. It doesn't even have human footprints; this is the origin of the name "Robinson Island".

In addition, when coming here, you will hear about the legend of a "real Robinson", the story of Mr. An - who is considered the "island lord" and has lived on this deserted island for 13 years. Although he is blind, he is a very good swimmer and can go without food for several days.

Almost all of the original pristine beauty of Mong Tay Island is still intact, there has been no human impact on the liberal but mysterious landscape of this place. This is really a masterpiece that nature bestows on humans with green coconut trees stretching along the coast and stretching white sand beach. The water here is so clear that you can clearly see the colorful coral reefs and lovely schools of sea fish swimming below, this is also the "specialty" of the island.

The coral reefs are quite shallow, so you can comfortably experience coral reef diving without worrying about advanced diving technical requirements. It is known that the coral ecosystem of Hon Mong Tay is ranked among the top in Vietnam in terms of the richness of biological species.

Along with admiring the coral, visitors can go fishing. Because there are no accompanying services, you need to bring a fishing rod from the mainland or hire a canoe owner at the port. It is interesting that even the worst angler can turn out to be excellent because you just need to drop the bait to catch the fish. And it's more fun to enjoy the fruits of a fishing session on a lovely beach like this.

For those who love to take pictures, Nail Island is a paradise of alluring photos with a backdrop of white sand and turquoise sea. So you can get up early or walk around in the late afternoon to capture the best moments of sunrise and sunset.

The fresh scenery, the sound of the waves, the sound of the wind blowing and the pine trees chirping give you the feeling of being immersed in the vast space of heaven and earth, helping you to escape the chaos of daily life. All of that is certainly enough to stir the hearts of passionate discovery.

The most common way to get to Hon Mong is to rent a canoe at An Thoi port to get to the island. The best time to visit “Robinson Island” is the summer months, which is also a good time for boat routes to the island. Besides, two other periods are also very suitable: April and October. These are the beginning and the end of the rainy season, the rainfall decreases, so the number of visitors to experience and explore is often less, helping the trip. your more comfortable.

It will be extremely regrettable if you forget your swimsuit during your trip to Mong Tay Island. Therefore, remember to prepare a small backpack with essentials such as sunscreen, swimsuit, sunglasses, hat and avoid carrying too much cash or expensive jewelry. The most important thing is to keep an eye on the weather forecast to make sure not to plan on stormy days.