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Manaba beach
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Manaba beach is located on the Indian ocean and it is in the 54th place out of 59 beaches in the KwaZulu-Natal region The beach is located in a natural place.
It is a spacious coastline with turquoise water and bright 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.
Manaba 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.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Uvongo beach, which has a rating of 8.3.
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+18
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Beach overall scores
Manaba beach (KwaZulu-Natal) is located outside the Margate 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 and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Manaba beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., 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.
User reviews
"The beach is a stunning destination for families with children. It boasts a diverse array of sea creatures and a tranquil sandy shore lined with golden sand. Additionally, the beach features numerous rocks that are perfect for climbing and is an excellent spot for fishing."
Dairine Nalini
"Both Manaba Beach and Margate Main Beach boast a beautiful stretch of golden sand that spans about 1km without interruption."
Nikoleta Bogojevic
User reviews
"The beach is a stunning destination for families with children. It boasts a diverse array of sea creatures and a tranquil sandy shore lined with golden sand. Additionally, the beach features numerous rocks that are perfect for climbing and is an excellent spot for fishing."
Dairine Nalini
"Both Manaba Beach and Margate Main Beach boast a beautiful stretch of golden sand that spans about 1km without interruption."
Nikoleta Bogojevic
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A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.4 (Good)
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Margate 4 km
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Ramsgate 0.6 km
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Margate 1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Shelly Beach 2.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Deserted
Southbroom 2.8 km
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Southbroom 3.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Southbroom 4.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Palm Beach 2.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Glenmore 0.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Deserted
Anerley 1.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Leisure Bay 0.3 km
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Ivy Beach 0.6 km
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Margate Darts Associ...• 12 min walk
- Douglas Mitchell Spo...• 13 min walk
- Wild Coast Coffee• 14 min walk
- KWIKSPAR Manaba/Hopd...• 16 min walk
Attractions
- Central park• 14 min walk
- Uvongo waterfall• 18 min walk
- Stephward Estate Cou...• 22 min walk
- Uvongo scenery• 25 min walk
Transport
- MGH• 4.6km
- Eriksson B L• 59.1km
- Beach Terminus• 7km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Manaba beach?
The coastline of Manaba beach is covered with golden sand. Unfortunately it's not very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Manaba beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Manaba beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Manaba 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.
The waves in the Manaba beach are usually strong.
Is the Manaba 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 sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Manaba beach secluded and good for relaxing?
The beach is located in a natural area. 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 Manaba beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Manaba beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Margate Darts Association is the closest place located 1000 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Manaba beach?
There are 824 places to stay in the Manaba beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Manaba beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Manaba beach from parking?
The Manaba 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 Manaba beach?
There are 4 attractions near Manaba beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Central park located in 1 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Manaba beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Manaba beach is March. Its average value reaches 25°C. The warmest sea is in March, the average value is 26°C. The coldest month is August with air temperature 21°C and water 22°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Manaba beach (KwaZulu-Natal) 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.Manaba beach (KwaZulu-Natal) 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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