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Blue Flag beaches
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McDougall’s Bay, Port Nolloth
You’ll find McDougall’s Bay and its Blue Flag beach alongside the harbour town of Port Nolloth on the scenic Northern Cape coast. more
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Lappiesbaai, Stilbaai
Lappiesbaai in the Garden Route town of Stilbaai is a quiet beach hideout that boasts Blue Flag status and a fascinating history. more
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Blue Flag Beaches in South Africa
In South Africa, Blue Flag beaches have been a feature along our coastline for more than 10 years and now there are 36 Blue Flag beaches to brag about. more
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Witsand Beach, Western Cape
This Blue Flag beach, which stretches for 4 kilometres, is situated within the Cape Floral Region World Heritage Site. more
More about Blue Flag beaches
Strandfontein Beach, Cape Town
Home to the largest tidal swimming pool south of the equator, Strandfontein Beach is a fun leisure destination along the False Bay coast. more
Santos Beach, Mossel Bay
Santos Beach, with its Blue Flag Status, is a sun-washed expanse of sand that boasts one of the world’s mildest climates, with an average of over 300 sunny days per year. more
Hartenbos Beach, Mossel Bay
Enjoy one of the mildest climates in the world and, one of South Africa's Blue Flag beaches, as you explore the 6 kilometre-long Hartenbos beach just 45 minutes' drive from George’s airport along the Garden Route. more
Top 10
Beaches in the Western Cape
1Clifton, Cape Town
There are four fabulous Clifton beaches, 4th Beach has been awarded Blue Flag status – but 1st, 2nd and 3rd beaches all are popular with the masses. Come and see why.
2Boulders Beach, Simon’s Town
Enormous granite boulders separate the area into mini-beaches with excellent rock pools (great for kids). Boulders is also famous for its jackass penguin population.
3Muizenberg Beach
Famous for its multi-coloured beach huts – Muizenberg is located in scenic False Bay. A recognised Blue Flag beach and a favourite spot for family-inspired beach activities.
4Camps Bay Beach
Hugely accessible and very fashionable, Camps Bay Beach (a stone's throw from the Mother City) is a good place to flex those muscles. Great roadside cafes for coffees and cocktails AND people-watching.
5Lappiesbaai Beach
A long, curvy bay (near Stilbaai) which is very popular over the holiday season. Lappiesbaai beach has been awarded Blue Flag status three years in a row - and no one can argue with that.
6Bikini Beach, Gordon’s Bay
This intimate Blue Flag beach is located in Gordon's Bay and is known as one of the best beaches around - there's safe swimming and great lunch venues close by.
7Hawston Beach
Located near Hermanus, Hawston Beach is a Blue Flag beach known for its safe swimming and sensitive ecologically sound environment. A must for nature-lovers.
8Grotto Beach, Hermanus
A Blue Flag Beach that goes on for miles – a favourite spot for long beach walks and the odd bout of whale watching.
9Plettenberg Bay
Central Beach next to the Beacon Isle Hotel is where boats launch for dolphin, whale and fishing excursions and early morning and late afternoon swimmers and surfers congregate.
10Bloubergstrand
This beach is a classic and visitors can walk for miles here. Windsurfers in particular favour Bloubergstrand when the Cape winds blow. Great views of Table Mountain, a photographer's dream!
