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J Bay, the name alone of this small Garden Route town just sounds smooth.

South African beaches can be quite an arduous experience during the summer peak season. But the KwaZulu-Natal coastline is an off-season haven according to those in the know.

I’ll tell you a little secret – my burning curiosity often acts as a guide when it comes to discovering interesting places. This time it wasn’t any different.

Looking at my map outlining the many wrecks along the Southern Cape, it's not hard to see why this coast has such a fearsome reputation.

Driving along the Cape Peninsula certainly indulges the explorer within and nothing compares with the sense of adventure when discovering the unknown.

With 2 500km of coastline, South Africa boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, you can be forgiven if your idea of water sports is splashing about in the surf before stretching out to chill and work on your tan. 

That image we all have of a glistening white beach being lapped by brilliant blue waves most probably stems from a photograph originally taken at Mauritius' tourist magnet - Grand Baie.

South Africa is unique in that it is nestled between two oceans – giving locals and international visitors a wide variety of choice when it comes to seaside offerings. Use our insider’s guide to make the most of your holiday experience.

 
 

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