Chas Everitt International - Property in Margate

The South Coast of KwaZulu Natal, is one of the most popular travel and holiday destinations in South Africa. The area stretches from the Umkomaas River at Scottburgh, south to the Umtamvuna River at Port Edward on the border of the Eastern Cape.

This sub-tropical, malaria free area, is full of holiday towns offering a host of accommodation, entertainment and eco-adventure. Well known holiday spots include Shelly Beach, Margate, Uvongo, St Michaels, Ramsgate and Southbroom.

Water activities are a major attraction for: surfing, swimming, fishing, snorkeling, whale watching and the internationally renowned annual sardine run. This area provides a natural haven for a multitude of tropical fish species and an abundance of coral reefs which allow for excellent scuba diving and snorkelling. The renowned Protea Banks dive site with its vast shoals and sharks bring great delight to divers. The fishing in Margate and Shelly Beach is superb, and rocks off the shore abound with mussels though a license is required to remove them. The South Coast coastline comes to life with an energetic buzz of fishermen and locals when the annual Sardine Run takes place. Deemed to be the greatest shoal on earth, these tiny silver fish bring with them larger game fish, dolphins and a variety of birdlife seeking an easy meal.

Four of the 19 South African beaches which have been awarded international Blue Flag status for 2008/09 for excelling in safety, cleanliness, provision of amenities and maintenance of environmental standards,  are on the South Coast and include Hibberdene Beach, Margate Beach, Marina/San Lameer Beach and Ramsgate Beach.

Golfers have a wide selection of premier SA courses available including the Wild Coast Sun, San Lameer, Selbourne, Margate, Southbroom and Port Shepstone.

For the young and young at heart, Margate is the nightlife centre for on the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal, and when the clubs close, the beach parties often start!.

This is the heart of the Hibiscus Coast and Country and the region's beauty is obvious from the moment you take the N2 south of Durban and into a sub-tropical paradise of golden beaches, coastal forests and endless, sunny days.

Margate is a seaside resort town in the south of the KwaZulu-Natal coast, just about 20 kilometres southwest of Port Shepstone. The river which flows into the sea at Margate is called "Nkhongweni" (place of entreaty) because the original inhabitants were reputed to be so mean that travellers had to beg for hospitality. In 1908, Henry Richardson, an English surveyor laid out the town and named it Margate after another seaside resort on the northern coast of the county of Kent, in the United Kingdom.

Shelly Beach is probably best known for the Shelly Beach shopping mall offers plenty of secure parking and a wide variety of shops under one roof. Shelly Beach also has the busiest small craft harbour on the South Coast. Shelly Beach is also a primary launching site for deep-sea fishing, as well as dolphin and whale spotting ventures.

Uvongo is a bustling holiday town with a lot to offer the visitor. From St Michaels beach to Lucien Point you will find a hotel, modern flats and holiday homes that are occupied virtually all year round. The Uvongo beach is beautiful and the waterfall is a truly grand sight - with canoes on the lagoon and waves crashing into the tidal pool. St Michaels beach is a surfers dream. There are Chinese, Italian and seafood restuarants, pizza take-aways, busy shops and supermarkets in Uvongo village, and in Manaba.

Ramsgate has a unique village atmosphere and numerous holiday cottages nestling amongst the indigenous coastal bush. The beaches, lagoons and glorious walks along the sandy shore are enjoyed by those seeker a quieter place.

A quiet but bustling self contained Village, Southbroom is buried in a tropical paradise offering a relaxed lifestyle for residents and holidaymakers of all ages. The beautiful Southbroom Bay which is protected by shark nets, is ideal for surfers whilst sun worshippers can enjoy the scenic views from the grassy terraces.