Coppins Cove, Marina Beach, South Africa

Marina beach is beautiful, it's clean and has stunning views. There is a great pub/ restaurant located on the beach at Marina Beach where you can go for a meal, or just for a drink, a great place for sundowners or to watch the rugby. Marina Beach is located just south of Margate, between the villages of San Lameer and Southbroom on the Hibiscus Coast in South Africa, an easy hour and a half’s drive from Durban and the King Shaka International Airport. The accommodation has direct access to Marina Beach, a long sandy beach with its own tidal pool and a well-deserved blue flag status which means that it meets a number of strict criteria regarding its safety, cleanness, amenities, ecological value, and educational potential. Being awarded Blue Flag status sets Marina Beach leagues ahead as a really fabulous beach. The water is warm, thanks to its being fed by the Indian Ocean, and the waves are great for swimming, surfing, body-boarding, stand-up paddling, skimboarding and snorkeling. It is protected by shark nets and lifeguards. The wide stretches of sandy shores are inviting for beach games, tanning and long walks. Marina Beach is part of the Trafalgar Marine Reserve. The marine life is intriguing to see in its natural habitat, so visitors are urged to remember their goggles and snorkel and to take a peek under the surface of the blue. There are fossil beds here that are believed to be some 90 million years old, and these offer plenty to see underwater. Nearby there are beautiful coastal nature trails and you can also book a horse riding session along the beach through Selsdon Park Estate close by. Mpenjati Nature Reserve nearby is a fabulous place to explore on foot. The Ipithi Trail is 1.2 km long and takes hikers along the south bank of the river. From this trail, many of the birds can be spotted, along with duikers and vervet monkeys. The Yengele Trail is slightly longer, at 1.8 kilometers, and winds through the massive coastal dune forests. There are a number of lookout platforms along both of these trails to provide optimal views of the stunning surroundings. Apart from the great trails, it is a beautiful place to have a picnic at the BBQ facilities along the river near the river mouth. For the more daring there is South Africa's only official nudist beach (250m) located between Trafalga and Mpenjati Nature Reserve. SELF ARRANGED LOCAL ACTIVITIES TIPS:- • Mountain biking - Shearwater trails (Hire bikes and ride on the edge of the gorge) • Horse riding - Selsdon Park Estate (Hire horses and ride on the beach) • Golf - San Lameer or Southbroom Golf Course or Wild Coast Sun • Abseiling/ White water Rafting (Oribi Hotel) / Big swing -Oribi Gorge • Coffee and food - Beaver Creek Coffee Estate (visit a coffee farm, sample the coffee and get some food too, also local bike trails run past and out to the gorge see Shearwater trails for more info) • Caves - KwaXolo Caves Adventures (San paintings over 100,000 years old) • Go Deep-sea diving - visit the world-renowned Aliwal Shoaloff Umkomaas. Or nearby Protea Banks off Shelly Beach. Enquire about Shark cage diving. • Waterskiing/ boating/ fishing/ BBQ - The Pont • Nature trials (See Duiker/birdwatch / BBQ / Fishing / Swim ) - Mpenjati Nature Reserve coast and river estuary The space Located with direct access to the beach the house consists of 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, lounge and patio leading onto the garden. There are two queen size beds and 4 bunk beds sleeping 8 in total. There is parking directly near the front door and overflow allocated parking near the front gate. There is a night security guard on premises. Guest access There is adequate parking for up to 3 vehicles. And there is a night watchman for security. Access is arranged through letting agency.