Although George is slightly inland its close enough to enjoy various breathtaking beaches not far from the towns central areas. Many believe that the Garden Route of South Africa has some of the best beaches in the whole of the country and this is another reason why so many people decide to visit this part of the world year in and year out. The scenery in the area is spectacular, with cliffs hugging the ocean and forests and nature reserves near to some of the most idyllic sun, surf and sand on the planet. This is precisely why George and the whole of the Garden Route is considered to be both a great holiday and residential region.
Below are 5 beaches to enjoy that all within close proximity to the epicentre of the town of George.
Tergniet Beach
The area of Tergniet is a series of quaint seaside towns and villages. Development in this part of the Garden Route is said to be fairly unhindered and this has ensured that a spectacular beach has remained over the years. The beach has a fantastic tidal pool for swimming. The area is also famous for its abundance of natural areas and nature reserves so the area is widely considered to be a great place for those who love the wilderness as well.
Herolds Bay Beach
This secluded bay is the location for one of the Garden Route's jewels and it's closely located to the town of George. Charming houses litter the cliffs overlooking this sought-after beach. Another reason that makes this beach desirable is that it has a lot of protection from the Western Cape winds. A great little getaway for anyone who happens to reside in the town of George.
Sparrebosch Beach
Although one has to take a brief climb to get this particular beach its deemed to be well worth the effort as trekkers are met with unparalleled beauty and seclusion. Its also within close proximity to the Pezula Golf Estate so it's also a great beach for all the golf enthusiasts out there. Just like all the beaches on the Garden Route is also a mecca for both swimming and fishing and its situated within fairly close proximity to the main city of the region George.
Cola Beach
The town of Sedgefield is closely located to George and there are some great beaches in and around the epicentre of this location. One such beach that is a little less populated is the beach known as Cola Beach. This is also considered to be a great place in which to fish.
Victoria Bay (Vic Bay)
Victoria Bay or commonly known as Vic Bay is a beach situated in a cove not far from the humble yet undeniably beautiful town of Wilderness. The beach has a small rocky outcrop that works as a point break that creates some of the best surfing conditions on the Garden Route, hence the location has become a popular year in and year out for this purpose. There is also a small pier for fishing.
These picturesque locations make George a must for anyone wanting to move to a part of the world where country living and the outdoors are more important than traffic and built up cities. George is so centrally located that you can experience all that the Garden Route has to offer. Get in contact with one of Century 21's highly regarded brokers and get all the relevant information on available residential properties for sale in George. With Century 21 it really is an easy occurrence, they have all the skill and experience to make your move to George as pain-free as possible.