The secret is out about the pristine coastline at Macao Beach. So in high season – especially on weekends – it can get crowded. Yet most swimsuit-clad vacationers concentrate near the entrance. The further you walk in either direction, the more you can be alone in paradise. Especially picturesque is this headland at the east end of the crescent-shaped cove. Some locals call this Playa Escondida meaning “hidden beach.” Shhh … don’t tell anybody about your tropical haven.