In the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal the largest city is Durban. It is also the second most important industrial city in the country behind Johannesburg. Due to its subtropical climate and its wide coastline studded with beautiful beaches, it is one of the most important vacation destinations.
The coastal area of beaches is known as Golden Thousandey goes from the Blue Lagoon fishing area to Vetch Pier. Here the waters are those of the Indian Ocean, warm. Days are sunny most of the year and these are public beaches with all kinds of services: lifeguards and shark nets, for example.
Best durban beaches they are the North Beach, South Beach, Dairy and Bay of Plenty. In them you can surf, there are big waves, in some places you can swim and bodyboarding is also practiced. One of the most protected is Adington Beach, the closest to the harbor entrance at the southern end of Durban Bay. It has softer waves and is ideal for taking your first steps in surfing.
The most luxurious part of these beaches in south africa It is 15 minutes from Durban, at Umhlanga Rocks. The coastline here is decorated with luxury houses and hotels. There are restaurants, a boardwalk, cafes, pubs and nightclubs. On the beaches around you can breathe a little more tranquility and the same beauty. There are Blue Flag beaches in Durban? Yes, there is Hibberdene, Margate, marina, Ramsgate, Lucien, Trafalgar and Umzumbe, on the south coast.
Practical information:
- Durban is a two hour flight from Cape Town and one hour from Johannesburg.
- Durban enjoys a warm climate all year round but the summer months, between December and March, are the most popular.