Stanley Main Beach is a gazetted beach located adjacent to
Stanley Market and Stanley Back Beach in the eastern side of the
Stanley peninsula,
Southern District, Hong Kong. The beach has barbecue pits and is managed by the
Leisure and Cultural Services Department of the
Hong Kong Government
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, commonly known as the Hong Kong Government or HKSAR Government, refers to the Executive (government), executive authorities of Hong Kong Special administrative regions of China, ...
.
The beach is about 194 metres long and is rated as Grade 1 by the
Environmental Protection Department
Environmental Protection Department (EPD) is a department of Hong Kong Government concerning the issues of environmental protection in Hong Kong.The EPD is responsible for developing policies covering environmental protection, nature conserva ...
for its water quality.
Usage
The beach is a hot spot for windsurfing and other watersports, and hosts the Dragon Boat Championships every year.
Features
The beach has the following features:
* BBQ pits (13 nos.)
* Changing rooms
* Showers
* Toilets
* Fast food kiosk
* Water sports centre
* Playground
See also
*
Beaches of Hong Kong
References
External links
Official website
{{Gazetted beaches in Hong Kong
Stanley, Hong Kong
Beaches of Hong Kong