Beach near Margate, South Africa

Margate Travel Guide

South Africa

Margate is a town of 34,407 people on South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal coast. It is a seaside base in the country’s east, with the Indian Ocean coastline close at hand.

Travellers arriving by air use Margate Airport (MGH). For a beach outside the town, Manaba Beach is 14.5 kilometres away, making it a straightforward nearby coastal option.

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34,407

Population

5,987 miles away

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Pays in ZAR

Plug type Type C & Type D & Type M & Type N (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +27

Tipping: Tipping is customary in South Africa for good service. While not mandatory, it's a common practice to show appreciation.

Best time to visit Margate

Jan

26°15

Feb

26°14

Mar

26°11

Apr

24°13

May

23°5

Jun

21°4

Jul

21°4

Aug

22°3

Sep

22°11

Oct

22°13

Nov

24°12

Dec

25°19

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Margate

  • Palm Beach

    7.4 km away

  • Manaba Beach

    14.5 km away

  • Mzamba Beach

    22.2 km away

  • Banana Beach

    38 km away

Things to do in Margate

  1. San Lameer Country Club

    country club

    4.9 km

  2. Crusade for Christ

    christian place of worship

    3.7 km

Getting there

Margate Airport · 11.1 km

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