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SUN-SOAKED
COASTLINES
NOTHING SAYS
“VACATION” LIKE
A FRIENDLY
STRETCH OF A
SUNDRENCHED
BEACH.
WITH NEARLY 1800 MILES OF
COASTLINE, THERE’S VIRTUALLY A
BEACH FOR EVERYONE IN SUNNY
SOUTH AFRICA – INCLUDING 41
THAT HAVE EARNED A BLUE FLAG
STATUS, AN INTERNATIONAL
AWARD GIVEN TO BEACHES
THAT MEET STANDARDS OF
EXCELLENCE IN SAFETY,
AMENITIES, CLEANLINESS AND
ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICE.
Penguins on Boulders Beach, Cape Town
But it’s not just the beaches
that “wow” at every turn; from
the tropical East Coast all the
way to the sun-scorched West
Coast, there’s no shortage of
sights and rich seaside life to
match that sun-kissed tan.
With the ocean as a backdrop,
a day of whale watching or a
cliff-top hike can end with a
delicious beach braai, where
freshly caught fish and lobster
are prepared over a fire.
The South African coast is also where you get
Durban skyline
to meet the amazing life of the ocean face to
face. For something a little different, follow the
footsteps of the friendly African penguins at
our southernmost tip, swim with the dolphins
in the Indian Ocean, see whales breaching
in Hermanus, visit hippos, crocodiles and a
wealth of bird life at iSimangaliso, South Africa’s
biggest fresh water reserve or go shark-cage
diving in Sodwana Bay, and see just how small
you are next to a Great White.
TOP BEACHES
ROBBERG BEACH, PLETTENBERG BAY
BLUE FLAG
This is a firm Garden Route favorite for its
breathtaking beauty. There are long scenic
walks as well as great body boarding and
surfing. Chances are you’ll spot a pod of whales
or dolphins while you’re there.
PATERNOSTER, WESTERN CAPE
Just two hours up the west coast from Cape
Town, this quaint beach village is the perfect
escape from the bustle of Cape Town with its
long, flat and uncrowded beach.
BALLITO, KWAZULU-NATAL BLUE FLAG
As part of the Dolphin Coast, this is where the
international Mr Price Pro surf competition
is held, thanks to its great surfing conditions.
There is also safe swimming with life guards
and shark nets, and Willard Beach has been
awarded a Blue Flag status.
SODWANA BAY, KWAZULU-NATAL
If you’re looking for a more remote coastal
experience, Sodwana’s wild sweeps of beach
and balmy weather conditions are perfect.
Next to it is the Zululand wilderness with the
Big Five nearby. This is paradise for divers,
fishermen and nature lovers alike.
MUIZENBERG, CAPE TOWN BLUE FLAG
This long, white sandy beach is popular among
families and surfers with its gentle waves closer
to the shore and bigger waves breaking much
further out. This is also one of the best places
in South Africa to learn how to surf.
CLIFTON, CAPE TOWN BLUE FLAG
This sheltered series of beaches provides a
welcome retreat from the wind and is also a
popular spot for sundowners throughout the
year. A hotbed of bronzed sun worshippers,
the beaches are flanked by some of the most
sought-after real estate in South Africa.
CAMPS BAY, CAPE TOWN BLUE FLAG
This beach is where many of the glamorous
end up for sundowners. With a soft sandy
beach, and the Lion’s Head and the Twelve
Apostles mountains behind it, this is a
truly beautiful setting to immerse yourself
in Cape Town.
BOULDERS BEACH, CAPE TOWN
Known for its charm, Boulders Beach boasts an
impressive colony of African penguins. Nestled
in False Bay and a stone’s throw away from
Simon’s Town, the beach is made up of natural
pools formed between the impressive boulders
where the penguins make their nests.
NOETZIE BEACH, WESTERN CAPE
This remote golden beach has no through
roads and is home to a collection of fairytalelike
castles. Once you’ve made a short trek to
get there you’ll be pleased you did – a beautiful
sandy beach, with birdwatching, canoeing and
hiking are not far away.
DOLPHIN BEACH, JEFFREYS BAY BLUE FLAG
Jeffreys Bay is a world-famous surf destination.
While Super Tubes is the more popular surf
spot, Dolphin Beach is perfect for a relaxed
day in the surf and sand. It has been awarded
a Blue Flag status for its water safety and
environmental responsibility.
NORTH BEACH, DURBAN
This beach is one of the most popular
beaches in Durban’s Golden Mile because
there’s fun for the whole family. There’s
swimming and sunbathing as well as surfing,
body boarding and skateboarding, with a
bustling promenade nearby.
HOLE IN THE WALL, WILD COAST
This is one of the gems of the Wild Coast
and its name speaks just as much to the
wave-eroded hole in its cliffs as it does to its
remoteness. A favorite for both beach lovers
and anglers, it is also one of the only places
you’ll get to see cattle grazing on the beach.
BRONZE BEACH, UMHLANGA
Lined with a number of resort hotels and
frequented by holidaymakers, Umhlanga’s
sandy beaches provide a space to sun worship,
bathe, surf or take a leisurely walk along
the promenade. Bronze Beach is a favorite
amongst both bathers and surfers.
POPULAR
COASTAL
AREAS
DURBAN:
The city’s Golden Mile
actually consists of three
miles of warm India
Ocean beaches.
THE GARDEN
ROUTE:
Along this scenic byway,
you’ll find many beautiful
coves and scenic
stretches of sand – not
to mention dolphins and
windsurfers too.
PORT ELIZABETH:
Favorite swimming
spots along the gentle
curves of Algoa Bay
include Kings Beach and
Humewood Beach.
Beach volleyball, KwaZulu-Natal
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