Grotto Beach, Hermanus

This beautiful beach is quite popular with visitors who come to enjoy the scenery of the ocean. The harshness of Grotto Beach is eased by the fluffy sand, which is surrounded by huge hunks of mountains.

Swimming, surfing, stand-up paddling, bodyboarding, and hydrofoiling are all safe at Grotto Beach. The sand is enticing for people who want to enjoy beach games, creating sandcastles, or soaking up the rays while reading a nice book.

The 18-kilometer-long Blue Flag beach stretches into the endless horizon. In high season, lifeguards patrol the main locations, and the water is ideal for paddling. In the summer, the sand gets crowded with families and dog-walkers who come here to camp and enjoy a holiday by the sea.

Hermanus, a nearby town, has some of the best land-based whale watching in the world and is a vibrant community buzzing with markets and terrace cafes. Enjoy a drink at the beach cafe as the sun sets; it's a breathtaking sight.

Location: Grotto Beach, Hermanus, South Africa