Ponte Cais de Coloane — Attraction in Coloane

Ponte Cais de Coloane (Coloane Pier) is the historic pier located along Rua dos Navagantes in the village of Coloane. This particular pier was constructed in 1873 to replace an earlier structure. It is of simple European architecture and creme yellow in colour, in the manner of many of colonial period buildings.

In the past, this was an important pier for Coloane which was a separate island prior to land reclamations of the 20th century. This meant that ferry transportation was crucial for connecting the island to Taipa Island, Macau Peninsula as well as to mainland China. As such, this was a fairly bus pier at the turn of the 20th century.

During the last century, land reclamations linked up Taipa and Coloane and bridges were built to connect Taipa to the Macau Peninsula. Add the automobile and public buses to the picture and the ferry needs at this historic pier faded into memory.

However, when you visit the Coloane Pier, you will notice a single customs officer on duty as vessels still ply the waters here between mainland China and Coloane. This is neat to see if a boat happens to stop by at the time...

Nice to look out across the bay and see mainland china. After shopping or eating at nearby restaurants or cafe (I recommend Lord Stow's cafe) have a walk along the pier and little...

Don't worry too much about what you're going to do with your life. If you're worried, come here and sit...