Hermanus

Davies pool

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Davies pool?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Davies pool.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Coffee @ Davies Pool is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Davies pool?

There are 565 places to stay in the Davies pool area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Davies pool include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2658015&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Oude Schuur Boutique Guesthouse</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6186621&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Missions House</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6804024&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Karibu Self-catering Accommodation</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1404156&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Strandloper Apartments</a></li></ul>

Good for Relax

/ 10 Tolerable

#120 out of 121
in Western Cape

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Davies pool is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 120th place out of 121 beaches in the Western Cape region 87.8 km away from its center, the city of Cape Town. It is one of the beaches of Onrusrivier settlement, just 0.6 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a straight coastline with blue water and rocks cover, so it is highly recommended to wear 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.

Davies pool 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.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Hawston beach, which has a rating of 7.2.

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Historical

+18 ^oC +13 ^oC

Air temperature

7 M/S

Wind

+17 ^oC

Water temperature

3.6 M

Wave height

Onrusrivier, Western Cape,

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Beach overall scores

Water

Good

6.9/10

Cover

Tolerable

5.4/10

Cleanliness

Very good

7.5/10

Amenities

Bad

1/10

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Davies pool is located in Western Cape within Onrusrivier, 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 an absolute marvel, with its stunning scenery and crystal-clear waters that invite you to take a refreshing dip. It's also an ideal spot to grab a cup of coffee or indulge in some delicious ice cream while enjoying the view. I highly recommend making a stop at this beach if you find yourself in the vicinity."

Uncle Target

"If you're a fan of invigorating dips in chilly waters, this beach is a must-visit destination for you. It's also an ideal spot for kids to try their hand at fishing with buckets and nets. For optimal results, I recommend using green nets that blend in with the surrounding sea plants."

Larissa Delacroix

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Stays nearby

A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.

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250m from the beach

Excellent

C the C - Holiday Home

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Onrusrivier

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620m from center

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Stamford on Sea by Top Destinations Rentals

260m from the beach

Exceptional

Stamford on Sea by Top Destinations Rentals

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Onrusrivier

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430m from center

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400m from the beach

9.2

Excellent

Strandloper Apartments

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Onrusrivier

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870m from center

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450m from the beach

9.6

Exceptional

Karibu Self-catering Accommodation

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Onrusrivier

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880m from center

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C'estCa Cottage Modern Luxurious Sounds of the Sea

470m from the beach

Exceptional

C'estCa Cottage Modern Luxurious Sounds of the Sea

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Onrusrivier

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210m from center

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520m from the beach

6.3

Pleasant

Katinka Self-Catering

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Onrusrivier

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710m from center

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590m from the beach

9.4

Excellent

The Missions House

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Onrusrivier

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400m from center

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590m from the beach

The Treehouse Suite

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Onrusrivier

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400m from center

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650m from the beach

9.5

Exceptional

Geheim Luxury Seafront

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Onrusrivier

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890m from center

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720m from the beach

9.1

Excellent

Arbeidsgenot Beach House

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Onrusrivier

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820m from center

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800m from the beach

8.2

Very good

Two Palm House - Vermont Hermanus

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Onrusrivier

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1.1km from center

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920m from the beach

8.5

Excellent

Oude Schuur Boutique Guesthouse

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Onrusrivier

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700m from center

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General features

ownership
- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
occupancy
- Deserted even in high season
sharks
- High prevalence of sharks
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach
size&shape
- Length - middle, about 200 meters
- Width - sufficient

Access

Cover and water

cover
swimming details
- Aqua socks necessarily
- Depth increase - moderate
water
- Normal water, medium transparency
- Deep blue

Audience

- Relaxation connoisseurs

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Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)

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7.7

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7.6

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Gansbaai 5.1 km

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Kogel Bay beach

7.7

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

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7.8

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Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Coffee @ Davies Pool• 2 min walk
Davies Pools• 5 min walk
Yaeli’s Bistro• 6 min walk
Moltenos• 10 min walk

Attractions

Vermont Salt Pan• 12 min walk
Onrus beach• 14 min walk
South African Advent...• 2.4km
Hermanuspietersfonte...• 2.8km

Transport

CPT• 72.4km
Swart H M• 46.9km
Botrivier• 21.4km

Localities

Onrusrivier• 620m
Cape Town• 87.8km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Davies pool?

The Davies pool is mostly covered with rocks. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance is rocky, so special footwear is highly recommended.

What are the key activities at Davies pool?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Davies pool, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Davies pool good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.

Davies pool does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Davies pool 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 rocks and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Davies pool 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 Davies pool?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Davies pool.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Coffee @ Davies Pool is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Davies pool?

There are 565 places to stay in the Davies pool area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Davies pool include:

Oude Schuur Boutique Guesthouse

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How far is the Davies pool from parking?

The Davies pool 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 Davies pool?

There are 4 attractions near Davies pool that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Vermont Salt Pan located in 0.9 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Davies pool?

The month with the highest temperature in Davies pool 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?

Davies pool (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.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Davies pool (Western Cape) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Davies pool for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.