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The top 4 BLUE FLAG BEACHES for your next getaway
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arch and April pose as the perfect time of the year to take a trip to the coast. The weather is inviting, the beaches aren’t overcrowded, and the temperature is perfect for one last dip in the ocean! Here are the 4 best blue flag beaches for you to visit. Melkbosstrand, Western Cape Located only 35km from Cape Town, the name Melkbos comes from the species of Euphorbiaceae bushes that grow on the dunes and give off a milky latex-like substance. With a population of only 11 586, Melkbos is small enough for the small-town feel, yet big enough to be buzzing with adventure! While enjoying a delectable ice-cream on the
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beach, you’ll see surfers playing around in the waves as Melkbos is a surfer’s paradise. The town is also surrounded by nature conservation and its bay and warmer waters are a favourite spot for whale watching. To add to the memorable Melkbosstrand experience, be sure to visit the oldest fish and chips restaurant in South Africa here. Where to stay: The Beach Villa. In this luxurious beachfront hotel, you can lazily watch the sun set over Table Mountain. Average of R650 per person, per night. www.beachvilla.co.za Where to eat: Café Orca. Indulge in fresh seafood and sparkling wine while having the best view in Melkbosstrand! Average of R300 per person. 1 www.cafeorca.co.za
Words Carli Manser Images Supplied, Justasurferdude, Lorna Rae
Before the winter sets in and we start hiding from the cold behind colourful scarves and warm jackets, why not indulge yourself with a final soak in the sun?
