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Margate, South Africa beach guide & holiday information
Margate, a seaside resort town on the South Coast of KwaZulu Natal in South Afriva, is a sub-tropical paradise of beaches and coastal forest. Many apartment buildings offer accommodation for holiday makers and a pleasant shopping street with loads of restaurants, pubs, and nightclubs make Margate a top vacation destination.
Surfing, swimming, snorkelling, fishing, and whale watching are popular activities and the annual sardine run is a favourite amoung the locals. Margate became famous in the 1920's when a huge, furry creature was washed up on the beach. Unfortunately the 'Margate monster' was too decomposed to be identified accurately but was called 'Trunko' because of its elephantine trunk. This malaria free beach town offers a variety accommodation, entertainment and eco-adventure options great for a family adventure or for a relaxing holiday. Population for the city of Margate is around 34,407
Surfing, swimming, snorkelling, fishing, and whale watching are popular activities and the annual sardine run is a favourite amoung the locals. Margate became famous in the 1920's when a huge, furry creature was washed up on the beach. Unfortunately the 'Margate monster' was too decomposed to be identified accurately but was called 'Trunko' because of its elephantine trunk. This malaria free beach town offers a variety accommodation, entertainment and eco-adventure options great for a family adventure or for a relaxing holiday. Population for the city of Margate is around 34,407
Margate, South Africa beach guides .
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Margate Beach
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Most popular hotels in Margate based on user confidence
Beachcomber Bay Guest House
Hotel Class: 4 stars
Decorated in an African theme combining style and comfort, this guest house is superbly positioned on a hilltop with magnificent sea views and private access to the local golden beaches.
Kapenta Bay Resort and Conference Hotel
Hotel Class: 3 stars
This 3-star hotel offers relaxed accommodaiton overlooking the Indian Ocean at Port Shepstone, Kapenta Bay.
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