About Franschhoek

Franschhoek town is located in Western Cape South Africa, and famous for its magnificent mountain scenery and turquoise waters of an incredible deep color! It seems that nature created it for one purpose - to make your vacation unforgettable!

Nearest beaches in Franschhoek

view the highest rated beaches in area

Good for Relax

Strand beach

Strand 1.2 km
Very good
8.4
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
5 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Gordon's Bay beach

Sir Lowry's Pass 6 km
Good
7.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
2.7 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Kleinmond beach

Kleinmond 1.1 km
Good
7.7
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Fine sand bottom
1 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Kogel Bay beach

Rooiels 8 km
Good
7.7
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water
1 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Macassar beach

Khayelitsha 7.7 km
Good
7.4
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Fine sand bottom
1 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Monwabisi beach

Khayelitsha 4.1 km
Good
7.3
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand bottom
1 Amenities index

Resting by the sea for each traveler is associated with different activities. Someone loves complete relaxation and silence, while others need activity. Our configurator will always help you choose a beach that meets your personal needs.

If a beach holiday for you is primarily the sound of the surf, the cries of seagulls over the pier and leisurely walks along the coast, then you are definitely a fan of calm beaches. The most popular beaches for such a holiday in the vicinity of Franschhoek are Strand beach, Gordon's Bay beach, Kleinmond beach.

The list of available beach activities is certainly important, but for many travelers it is not a determining factor when choosing a vacation spot. Below you will find some information about the natural features of the beaches of Franschhoek, we hope that this information will help you find the place of your dreams.

The beaches of town are mainly wide. According to reviews of major beach experts and vacationers, most beaches have a high level of cleanliness. Sandy beaches dominate the rest!

Usually, the depth increases normally. If this is important to you, always use our filter to check for a particular beach.

Latest reviews on Franschhoek's beaches

Strand beach
10 Kai Nguyen.

This expansive and unobstructed shoreline is truly a sight to behold 😍. It's an ideal location to witness the beauty of the setting sun. However, locating a suitable parking spot can be somewhat challenging.

Gordon's Bay beach
10 Jules Renard

Gordon's Bay Main Beach is an ideal spot for a leisurely stroll along the shoreline or on the promenade. To avoid the summer crowds, it's recommended to visit either in the early morning or late evening to catch the sunset. During the off-season, only a handful of people can be seen jogging or walking their furry friends. Although the temperature remains pleasant throughout the year, the winds can be quite forceful at any given time.

Kleinmond beach
8 Larissa Koenig

The beach offers a serene atmosphere, welcomes pets, has outdoor exercise equipment in the adjacent park, and offers boat rental services.

Kogel Bay beach
8 Lirien Vale

If you're a fan of camping and enjoy being surrounded by nature and the ocean, this is the perfect spot for you. Unfortunately, the bathroom facilities leave a lot to be desired, but there are occasional opportunities for a warm shower. There's nothing quite like waking up to the sound of the waves crashing on the shore - it's truly heavenly. Just make sure to bring a generator with you, as there's no electricity available.

Macassar beach
2 Lorenzo Rossi

This beach seems to have been left untouched and may not be the safest place to spend your time. It's important to be cautious while you're here. Despite this, the scenery is breathtakingly beautiful and definitely worth taking in.

Monwabisi beach
10 Aiden Zander

The beach is an exquisite sight, maintained impeccably by the local community. The pristine appearance of the beach is truly captivating. We participated in a Helping Hands initiative sponsored by The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints, and it was an enjoyable experience. Although there wasn't much to tidy up, we made sure to do our part.

The warmest month during the year in this area is February, with the air temperature rising up to 23.6°C and the water temperature up to 18.7°C. The coldest month is July, with the air temperature dropping down to 16.3°C and the water temperature down to 15.7°C.