What is a Beach?
A beach is a narrow strip of land separating a body of water from inland areas.
Beaches are usually made of sand, tiny grains of rocks, and minerals that have been worn down by constant pounding by wind and waves. This beach, in Pebble Beach, California, has both sandy and rocky features
Below Are The Best Beaches In South Africa
1. Robberg Beach
Garden Route:
People say this blue-flag beach is the Garden Route’s finest. You can walk for kilometers along sands that seem to stretch forever, and chances are, you’ll spot some dolphins while doing so.
The beach is also known for shore-based whale spotting, particularly in the winter months when the southern right whales visit Plettenberg Bay. A must-stop on your Garden Route road trip, and number 1 on our best beaches in South Africa list.
2. Kraalbaai
West Coast National Park:
This stunning lagoon is the West Coast’s best-kept secret. Well not anymore, but it’s too magnificent not to include it in our best beaches in South Africa round-up.
Driving through the West Coast National Park into the lagoon, one could easily think of a beach in the Maldives – there’s gin-clear, turquoise water, an idyllic jetty, and even a couple of houseboats floating in the bay.
3. Camps Bay Beach
Cape Town:
Our very own Mother City has some unforgettable beach spots, but no trip to Cape Town is complete without visiting Camps Bay.
The 12 Apostles tower above the glitzy beach burb to the left, and Signal Hill and Lion Head watch over the powdery-white sand to the right – a perfect sundowner scenario if ever we saw one! So, grab a drink in one of the bars on the Strip, or sit on the rocks next to the tidal pool and learn why Capetonians can’t stop shouting about their extraordinary sunsets.
4. Thonga Beach
KwaZulu Natal:
Imagine staying in a thatched bush suite, enveloped by a coastal dune forest, and, peeking through the vegetation, the glittering Indian Ocean just ahead of you.
That’s all on offer at Thonga Beach in northern KwaZulu-Natal. Thonga offers access to some of the best snorkeling and off-shore scuba diving in the country, and, depending on the time of year you visit, you can watch turtles laying eggs.
5. Llandudno Beach
Cape Town
Visit Llandudno at high tide, and you’ll bump into more than a few surfers, enjoying the small swell and south-easterly wind. But even if you’re just visiting for a spot of beach relaxing, you’re in for a treat – gaze up at the Twelve Apostles, Little Lion’s Head, and the stunning Karbonkelberg Mountain as you sunbake.
A five-minute drive takes you over the hill from Llandudno to the village of Hout Bay, where plenty of restaurants offer tasty seafood straight from the sea after a long day at the beach (Photo credit: Faine Pearl).
6. Gonubie Beach
Wild Coast
Gonubie Beach doesn’t only attract dolphins – I mean, just look at this image. It also offers a wonderful boardwalk with fantastic views across the sea, as well as man-made tidal pools for splashing in.
Everything you could want from a beach that should be on every best beach in South Africa list.
7. Kogal Bay Beach
East Coast
Kogel Bay is located between Gordon’s Bay and Rooi Els, and borders Clarens Drive, a 20-kilometer scenic route that boasts spectacular whale-watching along largely undeveloped parts of the coastline.
Amongst locals, the beach is popular for outdoor barbecuing – because who doesn’t enjoy a view like this while waiting for the meat to be served?! Extra tip: Visit the Kogelberg Nature Reserve when you’re in the area, a vast protected area, known for its fynbos and wildlife.
What is the number one beach in South Africa?
Paternoster Beach[SEE MAP] Paternoster Beach is a length of pretty white sand edged by rugged rocks and quaint, whitewashed houses.
Known as one of the first fishing villages along the West Coast of South Africa, the town has developed over the years to become an attractive holiday destination.