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Salt Rock beach is located on the Indian ocean and it is in the 12th place out of 59 beaches in the KwaZulu-Natal region The beach is located in a natural place.
It is a long lasting 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 not crowded place during the season. There is a campsite located nearby.
Salt Rock beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, changing rooms, toilets, sea pool. 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. There are also some surf spots.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Large parking spot is located directly on the beach.
2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Thompsons beach, which has a rating of 8.2.
Salt Rock beach (KwaZulu-Natal) is located outside the Salt Rock 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 Salt Rock 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.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
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What to do in Salt Rock 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 Salt Rock 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!
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The Salt Rock 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.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Salt Rock beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Salt Rock beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
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.
Salt Rock beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
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.
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.
Salt Rock beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Salt Rock beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Quarter Cafe The is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
There are 1027 places to stay in the Salt Rock beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Salt Rock beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Salt Rock beach has a parking spot, which is large enough to accomodate all visitors. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
There are 4 attractions near Salt Rock beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Tiffany's Beach located in 0.9 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Salt Rock 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.
Salt Rock 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.Salt Rock 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.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
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