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Durban Beach
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Durban Beach is located on the Indian ocean and it is in the 3th place out of 59 beaches in the KwaZulu-Natal region The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a long bay 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 partially crowded during the high season.
Durban Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, sun umbrellas, beach restaurant, showers, toilets, sea pool. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Large parking spot is located directly on the beach.
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+22
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+24
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Key features
Beach overall scores
Durban Beach is located in KwaZulu-Natal within Durban, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
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 offers a great space for cycling, walking, and running, and also has local food options and a relaxed atmosphere perfect for enjoying a cold beer. Bikes of all types are available for rent on an hourly basis, making it easy to explore the area. Additionally, visitors can enjoy a cable ride for a stunning view of the surrounding scenery."
Cristiano Moreira
"This spot is a fantastic place to spend the entire day, with its golden, fine sand adding to the overall experience."
Selah Vardy
User reviews
"The beach offers a great space for cycling, walking, and running, and also has local food options and a relaxed atmosphere perfect for enjoying a cold beer. Bikes of all types are available for rent on an hourly basis, making it easy to explore the area. Additionally, visitors can enjoy a cable ride for a stunning view of the surrounding scenery."
Cristiano Moreira
"This spot is a fantastic place to spend the entire day, with its golden, fine sand adding to the overall experience."
Selah Vardy
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- The Joint Jazz Cafe• 2 min walk
- McCafé South Beach• 2 min walk
- The Balmoral• 3 min walk
- Coffee Brown Lounge...• 3 min walk
Attractions
- Durban Holocaust & G...• 12 min walk
- The Bat Centre• 16 min walk
- Local History Museum• 17 min walk
- uShaka Marine World• 18 min walk
Transport
- VIR• 9.6km
- Glencairn• 11 min walk
- Durban Station Conco...• 24 min walk
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Durban Beach?
The Durban Beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. Unfortunately it's not 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 Durban Beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are umbrellas on the beach, which are provided free of charge, but there are no sunbeds and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Activities available on the ground:
- Beach volleyball
Is the Durban 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. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Durban Beach is partially protected from waves.
There are some boats in the bay.
Is the Durban Beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Durban Beach secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Durban Beach?
The bar is located right on the Durban Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.The Joint Jazz Cafe is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Durban Beach?
There are 848 places to stay in the Durban Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Durban Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Durban Beach from parking?
The Durban Beach has a parking spot, which is large enough to accomodate all visitors. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Durban Beach?
There are 4 attractions near Durban Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Durban Holocaust & Genocide Centre located in 0.9 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Durban Beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Durban Beach is March. Its average value reaches 27°C. The warmest sea is in March, the average value is 26°C. The coldest month is July with air temperature 22°C and water 22°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Durban Beach (KwaZulu-Natal) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
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