South Coast Beaches in KwaZulu Natal (original) (raw)

The South Coast of South Africa boasts spectacular beaches, and weather to boot. The warm Indian Ocean waters and the long stretches of sand make for the ideal conditions in which to swim, surf, snorkel, and suntan.

Did you know? The South Coast of KwaZulu Natal is a popular �endless summer for all� strip of coastland that trails down from the holiday mecca of Amanzimtoti, the beach playground just outside of Durban, all the way to Port Edward.

Thanks to the lifeguards on duty and the shark nets in place, almost every beach along this stretch of the South African coastline is safe for young and old alike. For very little ones, many of the beaches have tidal pools, which are just full of exciting finds.

The South Coast is also home to a number of Blue Flag beaches, which means that these ones have met the strict criteria and are in line with some of the finest beaches around the world. These include Ramsgate, Hibberdene, Margate, and Marina beaches. Some of the other South Coast beaches are St Michaels on Sea, Lucien Beach, Banana Beach, Clansthal Beach, and Southbroom.

Thanks to the great waves here, the South Coast is the spot of choice for surfers, both local and international. SCUBA diving, snorkelling and shark cage diving are also popular here, particularly for those wanting a real thrill, while others may simply prefer to watch the dolphins and whales frolic in the ocean waters.