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Pringle Bay
Pringle Bay beach
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Pringle Bay beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 60th place out of 121 beaches in the Western Cape region 59.8 km away from its center, the city of Cape Town. It is one of the beaches of Pringle Bay settlement, just 0.6 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.
It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise 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 etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.
Pringle Bay 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.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is High Level Rd II, which has a rating of 7.3.
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Pringle Bay beach is located in Western Cape within Pringle Bay, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"The beach is absolutely pristine and breathtaking. It's perfect for a leisurely stroll and my furry friends thoroughly enjoyed it."
Ryan Davidson.
"The beach is absolutely charming, with its immaculate white sand and refreshing water that may send a shiver down your spine. There is an abundance of sand anemones and ample space to stretch out and enjoy the sun without feeling overcrowded. The beach is nestled among picturesque mountains, which adds to its allure. Depending on where you park, you may have to navigate thro..."
Natalie Rivers
User reviews
"The beach is absolutely pristine and breathtaking. It's perfect for a leisurely stroll and my furry friends thoroughly enjoyed it."
Ryan Davidson.
"The beach is absolutely charming, with its immaculate white sand and refreshing water that may send a shiver down your spine. There is an abundance of sand anemones and ample space to stretch out and enjoy the sun without feeling overcrowded. The beach is nestled among picturesque mountains, which adds to its allure. Depending on where you park, you may have to navigate thro..."
Natalie Rivers
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1.8km from center
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1.6km from center
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Simon's Town 1.6 km
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Strand 1.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Rooiels 8 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Kleinmond 1.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Sir Lowry's Pass 6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright fine sand
Redhill Informal Settlement 18.3 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
Redhill Informal Settlement 15.7 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
What to do in Pringle Bay 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 Pringle Bay 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!
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Hanging Rock Kitchen• 9 min walk
- Hanging Rock Kitchen• 9 min walk
- La Galerie - Pringle...• 9 min walk
- Lemon + Lime Deli -...• 9 min walk
Attractions
- Pringle Bay Boat Clu...• 8 min walk
- Sid (ice age) rock f...• 8 min walk
- Pringle Bay Lagoon• 8 min walk
- House Avocado• 9 min walk
Transport
- CPT• 47.2km
- Swart H M• 26.7km
- Steenbras• 24.3km
Localities
- Pringle Bay• 670m
- Cape Town• 59.8km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Pringle Bay beach?
The Pringle Bay 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 Pringle Bay beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Pringle Bay beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Pringle Bay beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Surfing
Is the Pringle Bay beach good for swimming?
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.
Pringle Bay beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Pringle Bay 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 gentle.
Is the Pringle Bay beach secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Pringle Bay beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Pringle Bay beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Hanging Rock Kitchen is the closest place located 700 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Pringle Bay beach?
There are 93 places to stay in the Pringle Bay beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Pringle Bay beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Pringle Bay beach from parking?
The Pringle Bay 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.
Are there any attractions nearby Pringle Bay beach?
There are 4 attractions near Pringle Bay beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Pringle Bay Boat Club located in 0.5 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Pringle Bay beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Pringle Bay beach is February. Its average value reaches 23°C. The warmest sea is in February, the average value is 20°C. The coldest month is August with air temperature 15°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Pringle Bay 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.Pringle Bay 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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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
Cape Town 4.4 km
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Mossel Bay 1.6 km
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KwaMakhutha 3.5 km
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Gonubie 2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Ramsgate 0.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Seaview 13.6 km
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Margate 4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
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