{"id":9793,"date":"2022-11-22T18:30:27","date_gmt":"2022-11-22T16:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/?p=9793"},"modified":"2022-11-22T18:30:27","modified_gmt":"2022-11-22T16:30:27","slug":"10-reasons-margate-is-one-of-the-best-loved-beach-holiday-destinations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/beaches\/10-reasons-margate-is-one-of-the-best-loved-beach-holiday-destinations\/","title":{"rendered":"10 reasons Margate is one of the best-loved beach holiday destinations"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the sunny, summer skies and beaches open and ready to welcome visitors, the KZN South Coast is #SummerReady! And for those looking for great nightlife, sporting adventures, and a bit of relaxation, then it\u2019s time to head to the region\u2019s \u2018Fun Capital\u2019, Margate.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cWith summer approaching, many are finalizing their holiday plans and we\u2019re already seeing lots of interest along the KZN South Coast, particularly as all our beaches are open with six retaining Blue Flag Status and another five gaining pilot Blue Flag status,\u201d Phelisa Mangcu, CEO of South Coast Tourism and Investment Enterprise (SCTIE). \u201cOne of our top holiday destinations is the coastal town of Margate, and for those who haven\u2019t visited before, here are 10 reasons why you should!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fishing<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Those who think there\u2019s nothing better than a holiday spent at the seaside, casting a line and waiting for the big catch will love the fishing off Margate Pier. Local anglers will share great tips on the best way to catch shad, kob and Garrick off this pier.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Accommodation <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

No matter the holiday budget, Margate is able to accommodate visitors in great seaside accommodation. There\u2019s everything from seaside caravan parks and self-catering accommodation, to guest houses, B&Bs and top-level hotels. A room for every guest!<\/span><\/p>\n

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3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 MICE <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Margate Hotel is the ultimate MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events) destination for business tourists. It\u2019s more than just a beautiful venue, Margate Hotel caters to all conferencing requirements, from small groups of up to 250 delegates, with a professional team on hand to co-ordinate any event.<\/span><\/p>\n

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4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Shopping and Nightlife<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Stop by Hibiscus Mall for a fantastic, one-stop-shop experience before heading out on the town for a bite to eat and some dancing at the many great restaurants and bars. Some of the popular eateries found in Margate include Aura Restaurant, Level 10, The Grove, Zuri Beach Restaurant and Senzi\u2019s on Faya Shisanyama.<\/span><\/p>\n

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5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Golf <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The KZN South Coast is also known as \u2018The Golf Coast\u2019 for the 11 top courses found in this region \u2013 one of which is Margate Country Club! The course caters to golfers of all abilities with great clubhouse facilities for a family-friendly adventure.<\/span><\/p>\n

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6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Culture<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

For visitors who enjoy indulging in a bit of art and culture, then Margate Museum and Sebenza Village are great stops. This beautiful coastal town has a vibrant art scene with great handmade arts and crafts on sale.<\/span><\/p>\n

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7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hiking and running trails<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Get the heart rate up in Margate\u2019s River Valley Nature Reserve, a 28-hectare reserve with expansive walking trails within the riverine forest. Enjoy a hike or run out here while trying to spot some of the beautiful local birds and wildlife.<\/span><\/p>\n

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8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Great people <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Margate community is always ready to welcome visitors to this friendly town, and they work hard to ensure it\u2019s clean, safe and inviting. The Tidy Towns project is by the community, for the community, keeping this beautiful spot immaculate.<\/span><\/p>\n

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9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Accessibility <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Margate Airport is about to be re-launched following an R11-million refurbishment, making this a much more accessible venue for tourists. The renovation included an infrastructure upgrade and extension of the terminal building, the restrooms, parking areas and the commercial precinct.<\/span><\/p>\n

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10.\u00a0\u00a0 Relaxation<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Finally, Margate is the ideal spot for simply unwinding! The Blue Flag Lucien Beach on the northern side of Margate is a great place for bathing, snorkelling and surfing. Visitors can also relax while enjoying a fantastic Rickshaw Ride at Margate Beach, while Margate\u2019s Whale Deck is a great spot for viewing the migrating humpbacks.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Margate is #SummerReady! Find out about bookings and more by downloading the free \u2018Explore KZN South Coast\u2019 app from Google Play and Apple stores; visit the \u2018South Coast Tourism\u2019 on Facebook or YouTube; @infosouthcoast on Twitter or Instagram; \u2018Info Ugu South Coast Tourism\u2019 on LinkedIn; www.visitkznsouthcoast.co.za<\/a> to check out the Events Calendar, the KZN South Coast Meeting Planner Guide and more!<\/span><\/p>\n

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To access previous SCTIE press releases, visit: https:\/\/www.visitkznsouthcoast.co.za\/category\/press-release\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

With the sunny, summer skies and beaches open and ready to welcome visitors, the KZN South Coast is #SummerReady! And for those looking for great nightlife, sporting adventures, and a bit of relaxation, then it\u2019s time to head to the region\u2019s \u2018Fun Capital\u2019, Margate. \u00a0 \u201cWith summer approaching, many are finalizing their holiday plans and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9792,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2512],"tags":[5315,6013,5367],"class_list":["post-9793","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-beaches","tag-kzn-south-coast","tag-margate-golf-course","tag-olivia-jones-communications"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9793","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9793"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9793\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9792"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9793"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9793"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9793"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}