About Aliwal North

Aliwal North town is located in Eastern Cape South Africa, and famous for its magnificent mountain scenery and turquoise waters of an incredible deep color! It seems that nature created it for one purpose - to make your vacation unforgettable!

Good for Relax

Jacaranda beach

Wavecrest 6.4 km
Tolerable
5.8
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Turquoise water • Difficult access • Bright sand & rocks • Sand & Rocks bottom
1 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Lutatweni beach

Sihlanjeni 9.1 km
Tolerable
5.8
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Difficult access • Dirt road > 2km
1 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Noxova beach

Coffee Bay 6.4 km
Tolerable
5.8
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Bright sand & rocks • Sand & Rocks bottom
1.7 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Tsweleni beach

Sihlanjeni 5.2 km
Tolerable
5.7
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Turquoise pure water • Difficult access • Bright sand & rocks • Sand & Rocks bottom
0 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Kobole beach

Hobeni 14.4 km
Tolerable
5.7
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Difficult access • Dirt road > 2km
1 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Port St Johns

Port St Johns 0.9 km
Tolerable
5.7
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise water • Deserted
1 Amenities index

Resting by the sea for each traveler is associated with different activities. Someone loves complete relaxation and silence, while others need activity. Our configurator will always help you choose a beach that meets your personal needs.

If a beach holiday for you is primarily the sound of the surf, the cries of seagulls over the pier and leisurely walks along the coast, then you are definitely a fan of calm beaches. The most popular beaches for such a holiday in the vicinity of Aliwal North are Gonubie beach, Nenga beach, Igoda beach.

For those who look at relaxing as a boring time spending, there are several beaches that may interest you. About 5 in the Aliwal North area is popular with noisy, active travelers and have the status of being "suitable for party people". This means that they have at least one beach club or bar. Additionally, various festivals may be held periodically on such beaches (but check with the locals for the schedule).

Some of the beaches in the area are quite remote from the roads. So, if you are a hiker, you will definitely appreciate this place. But if you are new to hiking, we recommend that you study the details of access from descriptions and user reviews to understand if this is feasible for you. As a reward, you will get to experience a wild beach with untouched nature.

The list of available beach activities is certainly important, but for many travelers it is not a determining factor when choosing a vacation spot. Below you will find some information about the natural features of the beaches of Aliwal North, we hope that this information will help you find the place of your dreams.

The beaches of town are mainly wide. According to reviews of major beach experts and vacationers, most beaches have a medium level of cleanliness. Sandy beaches dominate the rest!

Usually, the depth increases normally. If this is important to you, always use our filter to check for a particular beach.

12 out of 43 beaches in Aliwal North are partially protected from waves. These protections can be natural or man-made structures. If you're visiting the area during unstable weather, we recommend carefully choosing a place to swim, as high waves may not always be safe. Our filter can help you find a suitable beach.

Latest reviews on Aliwal North's beaches

Jacaranda beach
10 Larissa Vonkstra

We had a great time driving our 4x4 to the beach. We packed lunch before heading out and enjoyed the beautiful views and fishing spots. There wasn't much left of the wreck, but it was still a fantastic experience.

Tsweleni beach
8 Inara S. Ingelton

The setting is absolutely perfect! The verandah is lovely, with a beautiful view of the bay. The cottages and rooms are neat and tidy. The bathroom is clean, and there's a warm water shower available! Camping is nice, although it can be a bit challenging to secure tent pegs due to the rocks. Every day, there are crayfish, oysters, mussels, and beadwork available for purchase. There's a night guard on duty every night for added security. It's a great place to stay if you're planning fishing parties!

Port St Johns
8 Kai_Ryde

The beach offers a delightful experience for those seeking to take a refreshing dip, even if one is nursing injuries and bleeding.

The warmest month during the year in this area is February, with the air temperature rising up to 25°C and the water temperature up to 25°C. The coldest month is August, with the air temperature dropping down to 20.7°C and the water temperature down to 20.8°C.