Cape Town

Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula have two glittering coastlines with a beach to suit every mood and moment. Whether you’re after buzzing beachside bars, secluded coves, safe swimming beaches or a romantic spot for a sunset picnic, our guide to Cape Town’s best beaches will point you in the right direction.

Key Beaches in Cape Town:

• Boulders Beach is home to one of the largest African Penguin colonies in the world, nestled on the eastern shores of the Cape Peninsula near Simon’s Town. Over 2200 penguins form part of this colony, and penguin chicks are easiest to spot between March and May when the breeding season of South Africa’s most lovable birds is in full swing.
• Camp’s Bay is Cape Town’s famous billionaire’s playground – a beautiful bay overlooked by the Twelve Apostle Mountains overhead. This crescent-shaped beach is close to the city centre and the waterfront but far enough away to get away from the city bustle. Table Mountain is just northeast, so hiking is also within arm’s reach of the beach.
• Clifton is one of the best beachside beaches in Cape Town and its 4th beach is its most famous. Located at the southern end of Clifton towards the scenic Bachelor’s Cove lookout point, Clifton 4th is family-friendly and covered with beautiful soft white sand. It borders Clifton’s 3rd, a nude beach, for those looking for more adventure, and is overlooked by Lion’s Head – one of the city’s best hiking destinations.
• Llandudno lies about 20 kilometres (12 miles) south of Cape Town on the way to Hout Bay and the scenic Chapman’s Peak Drive, and may be a bit off the beaten track, but this spectacular beach is certainly a favourite among locals. As with all the beaches along the Atlantic coastline, the sea is so refreshing it can make your skin tingle. However, it’s also a great spot to watch the sunset, so take snacks (there are no shops) and a beach umbrella and look forward to serious sunbathing followed by a romantic beach picnic.
• Muizenberg Beach is a gorgeous beach and surfer’s favourite just south of Cape Town. It is the start of False Bay, a 32km long stretch of South Atlantic waves and white sandy coastline, with panoramic views of the Cape Peninsula and the never-ending horizon.

Plettenberg Bay

By Robberg’s 5th beach and the nearby Robberg Nature Reserve and Marine Protected Area, is an amazing holiday destination and one of the finest beaches in a country with some of the best beaches in the world. There is much to do and see, from water sports in the ocean and nearby estuary to ‘the island,’ a peninsula within the nature reserve offering spectacular views and hiking trails. The reserve is also a world heritage site, with lots for visitors to explore and discover.

Tsitsikamma

Nature’s Valley is a place of peace and serenity. It lies next to the Groot River Lagoon, protected by the Tsitsikamma foothills and the beautiful Afromontane Forests to the north. There is plenty to keep the whole family busy here, with the lagoon for kayaking and other water sports, the rolling waves and white sand beaches, and a sky full of stars to look up to at night. During certain times of the year, the waves here glimmer a beautiful jade colour, largely due to naturally occurring bioluminescent algae in the ocean, a spectacular night time display.

Jeffrey’s Bay

Arguably, South Africa’s flagship surfing beach, Jeffrey’s Bay, is just an hour’s drive from Gqeberha, formerly Port Elizabeth. Hippie culture in the ’60s and ’70s first brought surfers to this picturesque sandy beach, and today, it is one of the most well-known and highest-rated surfing destinations in the world, regularly ranking in the top 3 lists.

Victoria Bay – George on the Garden Route

Victoria Bay is exactly between the towns of George and Wilderness in the Garden Route region of South Africa. Though small, the beach here is one of the best in the country for surfing, and also the local beach of South African Olympic surfing silver medallist Bianca Buitendag. Cars are banned from the town, keeping it clean and peaceful, though there is a parking lot further up the hill for visitors.

Durban

Located along South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province, features over 20 popular, frequently monitored beaches along its coastline, including famous spots along the Golden Mile and in Umhlanga. These beaches are part of a 600 km subtropical coastline, known for warm water, swimming, and surfing.

Key Beaches in Durban:

• Central/Golden Mile:North Beach, South Beach, Dairy Beach, Addington Beach, Bay of Plenty.
• North Coast:
• Umhlanga Rocks, Bronze Beach.
• South Coast:Amanzimtoti Beach, Warner Beach, Brighton Beach, Umgababa Beach.

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