South Africa: coastal playground
South Africa is one of the top surfing countries in the world, with sublime coastal scenery and consistent high-quality surf. We also offer great sailing, sea kayaking and surfskiing - and some of the best wind and kite surfing in the world.
Taking South Africa's Garden Route
As the host of the 2010 Fifa World Cup Final Draw, Cape Town took centre stage on 5 December. There is, however, another local jewel worthy of attention in these summer months. Take your eye off the Mother City for a moment, head east, and you'll discover one of the world's most remarkable coastal stretches: South Africa's Garden Route.
South Africa's year-round beaches
From the pristine coastal stretch of Cape Vidal in KwaZulu-Natal to the Eastern Cape's famous Wild Coast, from the penguin colony of Boulders Beach to sun-drenched Camps Bay in Cape Town … South Africa has some of the finest beaches in the world.
Blue Flag flies on SA beaches
South Africa's coastline sparkles! Twenty-nine South African beaches have been awarded international Blue Flag status for 2009/10 for excelling in safety, cleanliness, provision of amenities and maintenance of environmental standards.
Finding SA's secret beaches
South Africa's 3 000 kilometres of coastline holds many treasures, unspoilt places hidden from mainstream tourists. Discover the space, privacy, soft sand and clear blue waves of the country's secret beaches.
Fishing in South Africa
Blessed with a coastline almost 3 000km long, and numerous dams, lakes, rivers and streams, South Africa has plenty to offer the fishing enthusiast. Find out more – then follow up on our collection of SA fishing quick links.
