Beaches of Durban

Ethekwini (greater Durban) has a wide variety of beaches divided into three regions along the Indian Ocean coastline.[1][2]

  • South Coast is the coastline running from Isipingo in the north to Clansthal in the south
  • Central is the coastline surrounding the city of Durban
  • North Coast is the coastline running from La Lucia in the south to Westbrook in the north
A view of Durban's beachfront and skyline

South Coast
Amanzimtoti "Toti" Beach
Umgababa Beach

The South Coast is a long sandy stretch of coast from the south of the Bluff in Isipingo to Clansthal. This is known as an area famous for surfing, scuba diving and deep sea fishing as well as its popular resort towns such as Amanzimtoti, Kingsburgh and Umkomaas.[3]

Clansthal
  • Clansthal Beach

Umkomaas
  • Widenham Beach

Umgababa
  • Umgababa Beach

Kingsburgh
  • Baggies Beach
  • Doonside Beach
  • Illovo Beach
  • St Winifred's Beach

Amanzimtoti
  • Toti Beach

Isipingo
  • Dakota Beach
  • Isipingo River Mouth
  • Reunion Park Beach
  • Tiger Rocks Beach

Central
Durban beachfront
Anstey's Beach, Bluff

The Central coastal region is the most popular coastal region of Durban and stretches from the Bluff in the south to Durban North in the north. The Durban beachfront which includes the famous Golden Mile promenade and several beaches is the main feature in this part of Durban.

Bluff
  • Ansteys Beach
  • Brighton Beach
  • Garvies Beach
  • Treasure Beach

Beachfront
  • Addington Beach
  • Battery Beach
  • Bay of Plenty Beach
  • North Beach
  • Snake Park Beach
  • South Beach
  • Suncoast Beach
  • uShaka Beach
  • Wedge Beach

North of Beachfront
  • Laguna Beach
  • Oasis Beach
  • Thekwini Beach

Durban North
  • Beachwood Beach
  • Glenashley Beach
  • Virginia Beach

North Coast
Umhlanga Beach
Umdloti Beach

The North Coast is a long stretch of Coast stretching from La Lucia, Umhlanga in the south to Westbrook in the north. Like most of KwaZulu-Natal's coastline, the North Coast also includes resort towns and also includes popular resort towns such as Umhlanga (core hub of the region) and Umdloti.[4]

Umhlanga

Umdloti
  • Umdloti Beach

Genazzano
  • Causarina Beach

Westbrook

References
  1. "Durban Map | South Africa Google Satellite Maps". www.maplandia.com. Retrieved 2020-07-25.
  2. "Durban - Surfing in Durban, South Africa - WannaSurf, surf spots atlas, surfing photos, maps, GPS location". www.wannasurf.com. Retrieved 2020-07-25.
  3. "KwaZulu Natal South Coast Travel | KZN Tourism South Africa". www.portfoliocollection.com. Retrieved 2020-07-26.
  4. "KwaZulu Natal North Coast Travel | KZN Tourism". www.portfoliocollection.com. Retrieved 2020-07-26.
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