Photo of Pollok beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Pollok beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Pollok beach with long straight shore

Photo of Pollok beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Pollok beach and the settlement

6.8

Good

Pollok beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Pollok beach?

The bar is located right on the Pollok beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.vida e caffè Boardwalk is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Pollok beach?

There are 523 places to stay in the Pollok beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Pollok beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=404626&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Palm Beach Guesthouse</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=364444&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Admiralty Beach House</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1682915&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Kingfisher Guesthouse</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6689280&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">AquaBliss Beachfront Apartment - Fully Equipped - Spectacular Sea View</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2369679&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Summerseas 58</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7200463&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Summerseas Units</a></li></ul>

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

#42 out of 73 in Eastern Cape

6.8

Good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Surfing Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Gqeberha • 5.8 km

Map of beach

Cafe vida e caffè Boardwalk

160m

Restaurant Tabú Grill Bar and Lounge

7.8 - Very good 190m

Restaurant Steers

8 - Very good 310m

Cafe TotalEnergies Summerstrand

7.2 - Good 320m

Cafe Mugg & Bean

9 - Excellent 320m

Bar Blixem - Beach Bar

8.2 - Very good 380m

Restaurant Kaffeine Espresso Bar

8.6 - Excellent 400m

Restaurant Fishtales Summerstrand Village

7.8 - Very good 400m

Restaurant The Pie Inn

9.2 - Excellent 460m

Park Happy Valley

1.9km

Park Lower Guinea-Fowl Trail

6.5km

Park Settlers Park Nature Reserve

6.5km

Liquor Store Checkers LiquorShop 6th Avenue

6.9km

Supermarket Checkers 6th Avenue

6.9km

Liquor Store Checkers LiquorShop Green Acres

9.2km

Supermarket Checkers Greenacres

9.2km

Tourist Attraction WildX Adventures Summerstrand Segway Beachfront Tours

9.6 - Exceptional 140m

Tourist Attraction Shark Rock Pier

1.3km

Tourist Attraction Humewood Six Pillars (aka "Slipway")

9 - Excellent 1.7km

Tourist Attraction Beach Rd Summerstrand

1.8km

Museum Bayworld

2.2km

Museum Port Elizabeth Museum

2.2km

Tourist Attraction mcarthur baths

8.2 - Very good 2.4km

Tourist Attraction Nelson Mandela University Nature Reserve

8.8 - Excellent 2.5km

Tourist Attraction Kings beach

2.9km

Art Gallery GFI Art Gallery

6.1km

Historical Landmark The Campanile

5km

Historical Landmark DONKIN RESERVE, PYRAMID AND LIGHTHOUSE

5.3km

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About

Pollok beach is located on the Indian ocean and it is in the 42th place out of 73 beaches in the Eastern Cape region The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Pollok beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. There are also some surf spots.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Kings beach, which has a rating of 8.2.

Pollok beach is located in Eastern Cape within Gqeberha, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+21 ^o C +13 ^o C

Air temperature

5.8 M/S

Wind

+18 ^o C

Water temperature

3.8 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Gqeberha • 5.8 km

Map of beach

Cafe vida e caffè Boardwalk

160m

Restaurant Tabú Grill Bar and Lounge

7.8 - Very good 190m

Restaurant Steers

8 - Very good 310m

Cafe TotalEnergies Summerstrand

7.2 - Good 320m

Cafe Mugg & Bean

9 - Excellent 320m

Bar Blixem - Beach Bar

8.2 - Very good 380m

Restaurant Kaffeine Espresso Bar

8.6 - Excellent 400m

Restaurant Fishtales Summerstrand Village

7.8 - Very good 400m

Restaurant The Pie Inn

9.2 - Excellent 460m

Park Happy Valley

1.9km

Park Lower Guinea-Fowl Trail

6.5km

Park Settlers Park Nature Reserve

6.5km

Liquor Store Checkers LiquorShop 6th Avenue

6.9km

Supermarket Checkers 6th Avenue

6.9km

Liquor Store Checkers LiquorShop Green Acres

9.2km

Supermarket Checkers Greenacres

9.2km

Tourist Attraction WildX Adventures Summerstrand Segway Beachfront Tours

9.6 - Exceptional 140m

Tourist Attraction Shark Rock Pier

1.3km

Tourist Attraction Humewood Six Pillars (aka "Slipway")

9 - Excellent 1.7km

Tourist Attraction Beach Rd Summerstrand

1.8km

Museum Bayworld

2.2km

Museum Port Elizabeth Museum

2.2km

Tourist Attraction mcarthur baths

8.2 - Very good 2.4km

Tourist Attraction Nelson Mandela University Nature Reserve

8.8 - Excellent 2.5km

Tourist Attraction Kings beach

2.9km

Art Gallery GFI Art Gallery

6.1km

Historical Landmark The Campanile

5km

Historical Landmark DONKIN RESERVE, PYRAMID AND LIGHTHOUSE

5.3km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

190m from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Palm Beach Guesthouse

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Gqeberha • 5.7km from center

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450m from the beach

9 Excellent

Algoa Guest House Summerstrand

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Gqeberha • 5.9km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.1 (Good)

What to do in Pollok beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Pollok beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!

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Nearest Beaches

1.1km 15 min walk

Kings beach Kings beach

8.2 Very good

1.9km 25 min walk

Humewood beach Humewood beach

7 Good

3.2km

Kings beach Kings beach

7.8 Very good

5.1km

Cape Recife Cape Recife

5.8 Pleasant

5.9km

Secrets beach Secrets beach

5.8 Pleasant

11.9km

Marine Rd Marine Rd

7.6 Very good

15.4km

Weinronk Way II Weinronk Way II

6.8 Good

17km

Sardinia Bay beach Sardinia Bay beach

8.1 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Gqeberha • 5.8km

Transport

Airport

PLZ • 5.3km

Train Station

Humewood Road • 4.1km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

6.8 Good

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Average Reviews rating

6.8 Good

Zara Kavinsky

8 Very good

A great place to unwind and soak up the sun while feeling the cool breeze.

March 2024

Q-Chi

8 Very good

Kid friendly place

March 2024

Lysa Renner

10 Exceptional

I always enjoy spending time at the beach.

March 2024

Zylix Bloomfield

10 Exceptional

It was wonderful to be back on the beach, the kids had a blast.

March 2024

Sylvia van der Linden

10 Exceptional

I enjoy taking walks on the beach. It's typically kept clean.

March 2024

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Pollok beach?

The coastline of Pollok beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Pollok beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Pollok beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Pollok beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Surfing

Is the Pollok beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.

Pollok beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Pollok beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Pollok beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Pollok beach?

The bar is located right on the Pollok beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.vida e caffè Boardwalk is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Pollok beach?

There are 523 places to stay in the Pollok beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Pollok beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Pollok beach from parking?

The Pollok beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Pollok beach?

There are 4 attractions near Pollok beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are WildX Adventures Summerstrand Segway Beachfront Tours located in 0.6 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Pollok beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Pollok beach is February. Its average value reaches 24°C. The warmest sea is in February, the average value is 21°C. The coldest month is August with air temperature 18°C and water 18°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Pollok beach (Eastern Cape) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Pollok beach (Eastern Cape) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.