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Macassar beach
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+17
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User reviews
"The Macassar Beach Pavilion in Cape Town, South Africa is a hidden gem that offers a unique experience for those seeking inspiration. This abandoned water park is now a modern day ruin that is perfect for photography enthusiasts. Although it is a beautiful sight to see, it is also a sad reminder that it was never restored to its former glory. Despite its state of disrepair, ..."
MiloPabloTUBE
"The beach is a vast expanse of sand and sea, devoid of commercial establishments or amenities. However, on a serene day, it provides an ideal setting for a tranquil oceanic escapade.
Although no lifeguards were visible, the presence of sanitation teams was reassuring, ensuring a tidy environment - a significant advantage.
Anglers frequent this spot, and the waters are ..."
Nolan Everett
User reviews
"The Macassar Beach Pavilion in Cape Town, South Africa is a hidden gem that offers a unique experience for those seeking inspiration. This abandoned water park is now a modern day ruin that is perfect for photography enthusiasts. Although it is a beautiful sight to see, it is also a sad reminder that it was never restored to its former glory. Despite its state of disrepair, ..."
MiloPabloTUBE
"The beach is a vast expanse of sand and sea, devoid of commercial establishments or amenities. However, on a serene day, it provides an ideal setting for a tranquil oceanic escapade.
Although no lifeguards were visible, the presence of sanitation teams was reassuring, ensuring a tidy environment - a significant advantage.
Anglers frequent this spot, and the waters are ..."
Nolan Everett
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Khayelitsha
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9.8km from center
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760m from center
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7.6km
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Khayelitsha
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14.3km from center
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7.6km
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Khayelitsha
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5.8km from center
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Transport
- CPT• 17.7km
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Localities
- Khayelitsha• 7.7km
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What is the water and sand quality of the Macassar beach?
The Macassar beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
What are the key activities at Macassar beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Macassar beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Macassar beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Kite and windsurfing
- Surfing
Is the Macassar beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.
Macassar beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
So the overall recommendation of the Macassar beach for swimming is positive.
Is the Macassar beach good for families?
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 very smooth.
Is the Macassar beach secluded and good for relaxing?
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.
What are the key audiences of Macassar beach?
Macassar beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Campers
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Macassar beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Macassar beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Macassar beach?
There are 437 places to stay in the Macassar beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Macassar beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Macassar beach from parking?
The Macassar beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
What is the best time of the year to visit Macassar beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Macassar 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.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Macassar 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.Macassar 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.
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KwaMakhutha 3.5 km
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Umdloti eMdloti 0.6 km
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