Photo of Yellow Sands beach with bright fine sand surface

Photo of Yellow Sands beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Yellow Sands beach with spacious bay

Photo of Yellow Sands beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Yellow Sands beach located in natural area

7.3

Good

Yellow Sands beach

Kwelera, South Africa

#25 out of 73 in Eastern Cape

7.3

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright fine sand Deserted Fine sand bottom Fully waves protected

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Located outside the settlement

Glen Eden Estate • 2.8 km

Map of beach

Restaurant The Furnace

8.4 - Very good 4.6km

Cafe Musselcracker The

9.4 - Excellent 4.9km

Restaurant The Deck

7.8 - Very good 5.1km

Restaurant Heavenly Pancake House

8.4 - Very good 5.2km

Cafe Shellys Coffee Shop

8.8 - Excellent 5.2km

Restaurant Captain's Cabin

8 - Very good 5.2km

Restaurant Bluewaters Hotel ***

8.4 - Very good 5.2km

Restaurant Slipway Pub & Grub

8.4 - Very good 5.2km

Restaurant Cafe Pescatore

5.6km

Tourist Attraction Kwelera National Botanical Garden

8.8 - Excellent 350m

Tourist Attraction Glen Gariff Bulura River Mouth Beach

8.6 - Excellent 1.9km

Tourist Attraction Gonubie Boardwalk

8.8 - Excellent 4.9km

Tourist Attraction Christian West Beach

9 - Excellent 7.8km

Tourist Attraction Cintsa River Beach

9 - Excellent 9.1km

Tourist Attraction chintsa east dam

9.3km

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About

Yellow Sands beach is located on the Indian ocean and it is in the 25th place out of 73 beaches in the Eastern Cape region The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season. There is a campsite located nearby.

Yellow Sands beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, toilets. .

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

To get to the beach, you need to take a short promenade. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Glen Eden Lagoon, which has a rating of 7.2.

Yellow Sands beach (Eastern Cape) is located outside the Glen Eden Estate settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Yellow Sands beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+20 ^o C +15 ^o C

Air temperature

6.7 M/S

Wind

+21 ^o C

Water temperature

5.2 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Glen Eden Estate • 2.8 km

Map of beach

Restaurant The Furnace

8.4 - Very good 4.6km

Cafe Musselcracker The

9.4 - Excellent 4.9km

Restaurant The Deck

7.8 - Very good 5.1km

Restaurant Heavenly Pancake House

8.4 - Very good 5.2km

Cafe Shellys Coffee Shop

8.8 - Excellent 5.2km

Restaurant Captain's Cabin

8 - Very good 5.2km

Restaurant Bluewaters Hotel ***

8.4 - Very good 5.2km

Restaurant Slipway Pub & Grub

8.4 - Very good 5.2km

Restaurant Cafe Pescatore

5.6km

Tourist Attraction Kwelera National Botanical Garden

8.8 - Excellent 350m

Tourist Attraction Glen Gariff Bulura River Mouth Beach

8.6 - Excellent 1.9km

Tourist Attraction Gonubie Boardwalk

8.8 - Excellent 4.9km

Tourist Attraction Christian West Beach

9 - Excellent 7.8km

Tourist Attraction Cintsa River Beach

9 - Excellent 9.1km

Tourist Attraction chintsa east dam

9.3km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

1.1km from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

Ngwenya Garden Cottage

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Glen Eden Estate • 3.8km from center

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1.8km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Seascape Glengariff

Homestay

Located at nearest locality

Glen Eden Estate • 1.1km from center

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2.9km from the beach

8.3 Very good

Areena Riverside Resort

Resort

Located at nearest locality

Glen Eden Estate • 3km from center

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2.9km from the beach

7 Good

The Beach House

Holiday Park/Caravan Park

Located at nearest locality

Glen Eden Estate • 210m from center

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Charlotte's Web - Beach Cottage - Queensberry Bay

3.7km from the beach

9.7 Exceptional

Charlotte's Web - Beach Cottage - Queensberry Bay

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Glen Eden Estate • 1km from center

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5.4km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

ikhay'olwandle

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Glen Eden Estate • 8.1km from center

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5.4km from the beach

9 Excellent

Coogee Bay Apartments

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Glen Eden Estate • 8.2km from center

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5.4km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

Elpizo Vista

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Glen Eden Estate • 8.2km from center

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5.4km from the beach

9 Excellent

9 Coogee Bay

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Glen Eden Estate • 8.2km from center

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5.4km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Lovely beach getaway in gonubie.

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Glen Eden Estate • 8.2km from center

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5.5km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Bayview Seafront Apartment

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Glen Eden Estate • 8.2km from center

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5.5km from the beach

7.7 Very good

Bluewaters Hotel

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Glen Eden Estate • 8.3km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.1 (Good)

What to do in Yellow Sands 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 Yellow Sands 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!

There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Yellow Sands beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on Yellow Sands beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

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Localities

Nearest

Glen Eden Estate • 2.8km

Transport

Airport

ELS • 27.4km

Bus Station

Du Plessis J L • 5.5km

Train Station

Vincent • 18.4km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Yellow Sands beach?

The Yellow Sands beach is covered with soft and fine 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 also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Yellow Sands beach?

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

The Yellow Sands beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Surfing

Is the Yellow Sands beach good for swimming?

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

Yellow Sands beach is fully protected from waves.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Yellow Sands beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Yellow Sands beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Yellow Sands beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

What are the key audiences of Yellow Sands beach?

Yellow Sands beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Campers

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Yellow Sands beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Yellow Sands beach?

There are 136 places to stay in the Yellow Sands beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Yellow Sands beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Yellow Sands beach from parking?

The Yellow Sands beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters and you have to walk along the trail for half a kilometer to reach the beach.

Are there any attractions nearby Yellow Sands beach?

There are 2 attractions near Yellow Sands beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Kwelera National Botanical Garden located in 0.6 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Yellow Sands beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Yellow Sands beach is February. Its average value reaches 25°C. The warmest sea is in February, the average value is 23°C. The coldest month is August with air temperature 20°C and water 20°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Yellow Sands 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.Yellow Sands 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.