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Diaz beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 22th place out of 121 beaches in the Western Cape region 47.6 km away from its center, the city of Cape Town. It is one of the beaches of Redhill Informal Settlement settlement, just 18.3 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a spacious bay with crystal blue water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, hikers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Diaz beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. There are also some surf spots.
To get to the beach, you need to walk along a mountain trail about 500m long. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.
3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Platboom beach, which has a rating of 7.7.
Diaz beach (Western Cape) is located outside the Redhill Informal Settlement settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Simon's Town 1.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water, Deserted
Redhill Informal Settlement 15.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
Redhill Informal Settlement 13.8 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water, Deserted
Simon's Town 2.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
Simon's Town 2.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
Simon's Town 1.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water, Sand bottom
Redhill Informal Settlement 3.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Pine Haven 2.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Faerie Knowe 4.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Noordhoek Manor 6.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water, Fine sand bottom
Masiphumelele 4.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water, Deserted
Noordhoek 2.6 km
What to do in Diaz beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Diaz beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!
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The Diaz beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Diaz beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Diaz beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.
The waves in the Diaz beach are usually strong.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
Diaz beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Diaz beach.
There are 0 places to stay in the Diaz beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Diaz beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Diaz beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters and you have to overcome a long descent.
The month with the highest temperature in Diaz beach is February. Its average value reaches 24°C. The warmest sea is in January, the average value is 19°C. The coldest month is July with air temperature 16°C and water 16°C. See more details in weather section.
Diaz beach (Western Cape) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Diaz beach (Western Cape) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
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Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
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