51 of the safest, cleanest beaches in South Africa
The Wildlife & Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA) says that Blue Flags will be flown at 51 beaches, five marinas and by four sustainable tourism boats around South Africa over the forthcoming 2021/22 Blue Flag season.
33 Pilot sites have also received recognition for their efforts in working towards the minimum requirements for Blue Flag Status.
The Blue Flag programme is focused on the conservation of marine and coastal habitats, and is designed to raise environmental education and awareness, and increase sound environmental practices among tourists, local populations and beach management.
To achieve Blue Flag status, as many as 33 different criteria spanning four aspects of coastal management must be met and maintained: water quality, environmental education and information, environmental management, and safety and services.
You can find the full list of Blue Flag beaches detailed below.
Western Cape
| Beach | Region | Municipality |
|---|---|---|
| Silwerstroomstrand | Western Cape | City of Cape Town |
| Clifton 4th | Western Cape | City of Cape Town |
| Camps Bay | Western Cape | City of Cape Town |
| Llandudno | Western Cape | City of Cape Town |
| Muizenberg | Western Cape | City of Cape Town |
| Strandfontein | Western Cape | City of Cape Town |
| Mnandi | Western Cape | City of Cape Town |
| Bikini | Western Cape | City of Cape Town |
| Melkbosstrand | Western Cape | City of Cape Town |
| FishHoek | Western Cape | City of Cape Town |
| Kleinmond | Western Cape | Overstrand |
| Hawston | Western Cape | Overstrand |
| Grotto | Western Cape | Overstrand |
| Castle Beach | Western Cape | Overstrand |
| (New) Onrus Beach | Western Cape | Overstrand |
| (New) Struisbaai | Western Cape | Cape Agulhas |
| Witsand | Western Cape | Hessequa |
| Preekstoel | Western Cape | Hessequa |
| Lappiesbaai | Western Cape | Hessequa |
| Jongensfontein | Western Cape | Hessequa |
| Gouritzmond | Western Cape | Hessequa |
| Stilbaai Wes | Western Cape | Hessequa |
| De Bakke | Western Cape | Mossel Bay |
| Hartenbos | Western Cape | Mossel Bay |
| Klein Brak | Western Cape | Mossel Bay |
| Santos | Western Cape | Mossel Bay |
| Glentana | Western Cape | Mossel Bay |
| (New) Wilderness | Western Cape | Garden Route & George |
| (New) Brenton-on-Sea | Western Cape | Knysna |
| (New) Buffalo Bay | Western Cape | Knysna |
| Robberg 5 | Western Cape | Bitou |
| The Waves – Keurboomstrand | Western Cape | Bitou |
| Nature’s Valley | Western Cape | Bitou |
| Lookout | Western Cape | Bitou |
| The Dunes | Western Cape | Bitou |
| Singing Kettle | Western Cape | Bitou |
KZN
| Beach | Region | Municipality |
|---|---|---|
| Marina | KwaZulu-Natal | Ray Nkonyeni |
| Trafalgar | KwaZulu-Natal | Ray Nkonyeni |
| Southport | KwaZulu-Natal | Ray Nkonyeni |
| Umzumbe | KwaZulu-Natal | Ray Nkonyeni |
| Hibberdene | KwaZulu-Natal | Ray Nkonyeni |
| Ushaka | KwaZulu-Natal | Ethekwini |
| Durban North Beach | KwaZulu-Natal | Ethekwini |
| Point | KwaZulu-Natal | Ethekwini |
Eastern Cape
| Beach | Region | Municipality |
|---|---|---|
| Hamburg | Eastern Cape | Amathole |
| Dolphin | Eastern Cape | Kouga |
| Kings | Eastern Cape | Nelson Mandela Bay Metro |
| Humewood | Eastern Cape | Nelson Mandela Bay Metro |
| Hobie | Eastern Cape | Nelson Mandela Bay Metro |
| Kariega | Eastern Cape | Ndlambe |
| Kelly’s | Eastern Cape | Ndlambe |
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