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When we talk about beautiful, unusual and well-maintained beaches, the exquisite resorts of the Mediterranean or the incredible man-made islands in Dubai come to mind. Africa is associated with deserts and safari, well, maybe even with ancient Egyptian monuments. But the beaches of Africa are also beautiful! Tunisia and Ghana, Morocco and Sierra Leone, Zanzibar and Seychelles are waiting and beckoning - this is where the best beaches of Africa are located.
In Sierra Leone and Tunisia
Wonderful Sussex Beach is not located in the UK at all (as it might seem, based on the name), but in the city of Freetown (Sierra Leone). This favorite place recreation for both locals and tourists. True, swimming in these waters is not recommended: strong waves and currents are quite dangerous. But to get the perfect tan - what you need!
Tunisian Sidi Bou Said is otherwise called the "paradise for artists." This beach, located 20 km from the capital of the state (the city of Tunisia), gave its inspiration to the European painters Paul Klee and August Mac. On the beach and in the surroundings (old buildings, modern cafes, ocean surface, yachts) are dominated by blue and white colors. Sailing and windsurfing are especially common here.
Secluded island of Bom Bom
The tiny island nation of Sao Tome and Principe only gained independence from Portugal in the mid-1970s. It is located off the coast of Africa. It includes the island resort of Bom Bom. Strictly speaking, this is not a beach, but 25 comfortable bungalows (with mini-bar, air conditioning, satellite TV and telephone, bathroom, hairdryer, comfortable furniture). Tourists are guaranteed comfort and privacy here - this is the best place for honeymooners and nature lovers. The sandy coast of the island beckons to plunge into the warm gentle waves.
Musician's sanctuary and fishing village
Along the coast Atlantic Ocean the Ghanaian beach Kokrobayt stretches (19 miles from the capital). Here you can splash around for a long time with the children - swimming is safe. The water is crystal clear, the sand is the softest, local fishermen and fruit sellers are friendly and welcoming. In the evenings, large turtles come here, and it is a pleasure to watch them. In addition, musicians and acrobats have made the beach their "arena": on Saturdays and Sundays they arrange spectacular performances here.
One of the best beaches Africa can be called a whole fishing village in Zanzibar. It's called Nungwi. Tourists adore this place for its national color: lovely huts and intricate boats, for the transparent blue water, in which the sun glare plays. The village has a small aquarium with sea turtles. Children can spend hours admiring these funny creatures.
Arched rocks and boulders with penguins
In the southwest of Morocco there is a small (only 20 thousand population) city of Sidi Ifni. The pride of this place is the eight-kilometer Legzira beach with its bizarre red-brick arched rocks. The landscape has been shaped by centuries of erosion, and everyone strives to photograph this miracle of nature. However, before heading out here, learn all about the tides. Being between two arches at high tide is not very pleasant.
Cape Town Boulder Beach is also impressive. As the name implies, the main charm of this cape is the huge granite boulders that have been stroking the waves for many years, polishing them to perfection. In 1982, this place in South Africa was chosen by African penguins. And they became the second reason why the beach is so wildly popular. Imagine nearly 3,000 penguins floundering beside you. This photo is the envy of all your friends!
The beauty of the Seychelles and the beach for golf lovers
If you are looking for the best beach in Africa for surfing, then this is Anse Coco Beach, located in the Seychelles. It is located on the east side of La Digue (the third largest of the inhabited islands). Compared to other local beaches, this one is safer, it has more shady places, and how beautiful are the rock compositions created by nature!
Incredibly popular is the magnificent beach of Belle Mare, in Mauritius. It is easy to get here, and therefore lovers of solitude will not like it here - the place is crowded. But for golf lovers - just a paradise. There are two whole courses on Belle Mare - one for 18 holes (for guests of the local hotel "Belle Mare Plage"), the other - for everyone, for 9 holes.
The best beach in Africa is considered to be another coast of the island of La Digue. The beach is called ornate: Anse Source D'Arzhan. On a long stretch covered with fine white sand, expanse! Every morning here, on the northern part of the island, crowds of tourists arrive to take a comfortable place among the giant boulders and splash in the shallow turquoise backwater.
From the white sands of Kenya to the penguin beaches of South Africa, this article features some of the best beaches on the African continent.
Jeffrey's Bay, South Africa
About 75 kilometers from Port Elizabeth is Jeffreys Bay, which the locals often call "Jay Bay". It is crowded during the high season, when thousands of tourists fill the beaches, surf shops and fast food establishments. However, for ardent surfers, all this is trifles. It is more important for them to know that Jeffrey's Bay is considered one of the three most the best places surf in the world. If you're here to surf, head towards Super Tubes for lunch, on the east side of the main beach. Here, constantly, throughout the year, it is easy to "catch the wave", which attracts surfers from all over the world. Waves with breakers and whirlpools are the dream of a professional, but it is better for beginners not to meddle here. Anse Georgette beach, Seychelles
Is it possible to be alone on the beach in the Seychelles? Certainly. To do this, just go to Anse Georgette beach. You can get to this secluded strip of sand only by boat or through the territory of a neighboring resort. Dazzling white sand stretches to the ocean and further along the bottom. You can rent fins, mask and snorkel and dive.
Agadir, Morocco
Agadir's beach is as good as the city itself. A wide strip of fine sand spreads along the coast with south side from the city. From the very morning people start coming here, during the whole day the beach is patrolled by mounted police. Near the beach there are many beach bars and cafes where you can rent sun beds and umbrellas. In the ocean - this is worth emphasizing! - There are dangerous undercurrents. If you come here with children, do not take your eyes off them for a second. And adults are not recommended to swim alone. Lifeguards are on duty at the northern end of the beach from June 15 to September 15 from 8 am to 7 pm.
Tiwi, Kenya
Tiwi Beach is quite popular among budget travelers. A real tropical paradise that invariably attracts both vacationers and Kenyans themselves. Whole families come here from Nairobi. Coral reefs are close to the shore, there are excellent places for snorkeling at high tide, especially in the northern part of the beach.
Sidi Moussa D'Aglou, Morocco
The beach at Sidi Moussa d Aglou (or simply Aglou Beach) is located 17 kilometers from Tiznit. This is an almost deserted strip of sand and a good Atlantic wave for surfers. Dangerous deep currents operate not far from the coast, so in summer there are always representatives of the military police on the beach, performing the functions of rescuers. They only allow swimming if conditions permit. Surfing is good, but not everywhere - you need to know the places. Few Moroccans (including migrant workers from France) come to Aglou beach in the summer, there are also few people here in winter. It's quiet during the off-season too. On the beach itself, there are a couple of tombstones over the graves of marabouts, Muslim hermits. One and a half kilometers north of Sidi Moussa d'Aglou is a small fishing village with about a hundred primitive dwellings carved right into the coastal rocks.
Matemwe Beach, Zanzibar
Matemwe is a fishing village with traditional huts covered with palm leaves. Near the settlement, located on the northeast coast of Zanzibar, is big resort with shady palm trees and several beaches. Off the coast is Mnemba Atoll, considered one of the best diving sites in the whole East Africa. Unfortunately, the idyllic charm of the village and the beach will likely not last long due to the ever-expanding large resorts whose fences have already begun to "assault" the beach.
Boulders beach, Cape Town, South Africa
Boulders Beach has both swimming coves and clear, cool water, but the main reason to visit this beach is a colony of endangered African penguins. Penguins lay their eggs on the beach, and you can share the ocean waves and sand with them. Just don't get too close.
The Atlantic Seaboards Beach, Cape, South Africa
On the coast of Cape Cape there are several small bays and beaches with white sand. Along the edges of the beaches are majestic white cliffs. A little further, in the depths of the mainland, rises the peak of the Twelve Apostles, not far from which is the famous Table Mountain, which has become a symbol of Cape Town. The beaches are ideal for sunbathing and sunset picnics. From this side of the Cape Peninsula, it is best to watch how the sun plunges into the ocean, and on the water surface the bizarre reflections of the mountains gradually fade into darkness. The Atlantic Seaboards is, first of all, picturesque views, and secondly, hospitable, cheerful people and summer terraces of cafes and bars in the nearby city.
Lamu Archipelago, Kenya
- a real "factory of mythology." Often referred to as an "Arab trading city", it is actually more of a last living reminder of the Swahili civilization that was the predominant cultural force on the coast until the arrival of the British. In the 1960s, Lamu, with its unique "cocktail" of sandy beaches, a touch of Islamic exoticism, stunning old architecture and hospitable locals, became an alternative to Moroccan Marrakesh and earned a reputation as "Kenyan's Kathmandu". The city became a distant African outpost of the hippie movement and a transit point on the way to India. Shaggy guests were given only one condition: to stay in hotels and not to spend the night on the beaches.Port St. Johns, South Africa
At first, Port St. John's is a little bewildering. It consists of three separate beaches, scattered along the coastal area at a distance of several kilometers. The first beach, where the river flows into the sea, stretches along the road from the post office. Fishing is good here, but swimming is not safe. This beach is close to the city center where you will find shops and stops fixed-route taxis. Second Beach is located five kilometers to the west. To get to it, you need to turn right from the main road right behind the post office. There is a lovely lagoon that is nice to swim in, and there are a couple of places to stay near the beach. The section of the river near the Pondoland bridge is very popular with anglers. There are many more good beaches in the vicinity of Port St. John's beach. There are more of them here than anywhere else on the Wild Coast.Ras Sudr, Egypt
The city of Ras Sidr (or Ras Sudr) is known for the variety of sea shells thrown up by the waves on the beaches and the unpleasant odors that emanate from the oil refinery. The oil scents don't seem to bother middle-class Cairo, who like to hang out on the beaches of Ras Sidra on the weekends. It is quite windy in this part of the coast, which is not liked by many tourists who prefer the calmer beaches of Sharm El Sheikh. But sharp gusts of wind throughout the year turn Ras Sidr into a real paradise for lovers of kiteboarding and windsurfing.Grand Baie, Mauritius
From skydiving to surfing to beach bars, restaurants and shopping, this Mauritius beach has plenty to offer. Splashing along the shore is almost impossible here, as everything is packed with boats, but Grand Baie is a great place for water sports enthusiasts and hedonists.
Diani beach, Kenya
At Diani Beach, many people recognize their dream of a perfect beach with palm trees. Gorgeous, amazingly white sand, turquoise water (and usually crystal clear), coral reefs close to the shore (sail 30 minutes or 10 minutes by boat), and, of course, "arches" of coconut trees, creating "oases" of cool shade, sheltered from the sun's rays and constantly blown by a light, fresh breeze from the sea.
Rocktail Bay, South Africa
Sea turtles swim into Rocktail Bay, off the coast, from Kenyan Malindi (3,500 kilometers north) and from Cape Agulhas (2,000 kilometers west along the South African coast). They swim to the northern part of the Elephant Coast from October to February to lay their eggs in the sand of local beaches. Sea turtles have hardly changed in the last hundred million years, and on these shores they have been laying eggs for about 60 thousand years. The entire northern part of the Elephant Coast is suitable for sea turtles, but they especially love Rocktail Bay. Since sea turtles are very easily disturbed and the government tries to keep uncontrolled crowds of vacationers from the beaches of Rocktail Bay, tours to the shores of the bay are offered by only four tour operators that have received special licenses from the state.
Mikadi and Mjimwema beaches, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Mikadi and Mjimwema are the best beaches in Dar es Salaam. There are no breakwaters here, as in Jambiani and Kunduchi located just to the north. The beaches are located a few kilometers south of the city. Both of them have avoided the development of beach infrastructure and have retained their original natural beauty. The beaches are perfect for lovers of peace and tranquility.
San Francisco beach, Cape Verde
The chain of coves near the community of San Francisco, located thirteen kilometers northeast of Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, is worth a visit. The first on the road you will meet with palm trees and a couple of villas, standing a little in the distance. But the best beach is a little further south. Steps built under the ex-president Pereira go into the water from the shore. The sand is clean, the waves are good, but you should take food and drink with you, because you won’t be able to buy anything edible on the beach.Varela, Guinea-Bissau
Varela Beach is distinguished by magnificent (perhaps the best in all of Skiring Point) natural species. Located near the border of Senegal and Guinea-Bissau. Beautiful place for swimming and sunbathing in the shade of pine trees and low coastal cliffs. Locals and Senegalese like to relax here on weekends. Despite this, Varela Beach is relatively calm.Ras ed Drak or El Haouaria Beach, Nabeul, Tunisia
Southeast of El Haouaria, at the very beginning east coast Cape Bon, hides the most beautiful (and little known) beach in the region - Ras ed Drak, which is now more often called El Haouaria Plage. On white sand you can sunbathe in the shade from the mountains with jagged peaks.Boavista Island (Boa Vista), Cape Verde
This island has a picturesque desert interior and a necklace of beautiful white sand beaches along the coast. Most beaches do not have any buildings or trees to provide shade. Especially long and beautiful beach in Santa Monica. Boavista is a great island to drive around in rented 4x4 off-road vehicles.
Cape Skiring, Senegal
The sand at Skiring Point is very good. Better than other beaches in the area. The sea is warm, calm and safe. A light, refreshing breeze blows from the sea throughout the day. The main activities of beach tourists are sunbathing and swimming, but you can also rent a jet ski or a surfboard with a sail. There is no rental point on the beach, but there are several expensive hotels nearby that have everything you need.Kassa Island, Guinea
Cassa (or Ile de Cassa) is an island with the famous sandy beach of Soro, eight kilometers long. This is the largest island beach in Guinea. Unfortunately, the resort's popularity also means that Sundays are too crowded during the dry season. Be careful and keep an eye on things, there are frequent cases of theft on Soro beach. After spending a few days on Kassa, you will have time not only to sunbathe on Soro beach, but also to visit more secluded beaches, which are many on the west coast of the island; and explore the villages in the charming island forests. Walking from the village of Kassa to Soro beach, it takes about an hour. On the way, you will surely see monkeys and birds.Sakalava Bay, Madagascar
If you want white sand, clear water and a turquoise horizon, you will find it all on the beaches of Sakalava Bay in Madagascar. Great place to surf and get a tan. Of course, if you don't mind sharing the beach sand with lemurs and turtles.
A man from one of the friendliest Ethiopian tribes of Hamer, Africa.
Hamer woman.
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The girls of the Hamer tribe, located in Africa, drink an alcoholic drink in the morning, which tastes like beer, and lead round dances. The heat and alcohol put them into a kind of trance.
The inhabitants of the Karo tribe are engaged in animal husbandry, they are considered the best masters in painting bodies, as well as preparing for dances and holidays.
Photo of representatives of the Bena tribe, whose traditions are still not fully understood.
Men of the Hamer tribe in the morning go to graze their cattle, armed with spears. Africa.
Mursi are one of the most aggressive tribes in Ethiopia, whose men carry sticks and beat to a pulp those who encroach on their leadership.
The people of the Karo tribe love a strict geometric style - they draw stripes, circles, spirals on the body. They are used for painting. natural materials: chalk, iron ore, ocher deposits, coal.
The African Karo tribe is the smallest (about a thousand people).
A woman from the Surma tribe, which is located in the southwestern part of Ethiopia. These tribes are fenced off from the whole world by hard-to-reach mountains.
Hamer woman.
Photo of a woman from the Surma tribe with a child.
The tribes of Ethiopia mainly speak Amharic and Oromo.
A woman from an Ethiopian tribe smokes a pipe.
A child from the Surma tribe, whose population lives due to the fact that they are engaged in cattle breeding.
Men and women of the Surma tribe shave their heads to be beautiful, and children adorn each other with patterns.
Unlike the children of other peoples of Ethiopia, the children of the Hamer, Karo and Benna tribes do not ask for money.
The Ethiopian Hamer tribe is interested in communicating with tourists who come to photograph them, touch and look at a white man.
Cattle breeding is well developed in this African tribe. The number of livestock measures the well-being of a family. In the Hamer language, there are about thirty words for different shades of color and texture of the skin of cattle.
Hamer women.
Distinctive features of the Hamer representatives are high cheekbones. They adorn themselves with beads, leather, and wear thick copper necklaces around their necks.
Each tribe of the valley is unique, with its own customs and religions.
The nationality of the representatives of the Hamer is approximately 35-50 thousand people, they inhabit the eastern part of the lowlands of the Omo Valley.
Hamer are Sunni Muslims. They believe that natural objects have a soul, and also believe in spirits that are able to take the form of a person or animal.
In one of the villages, representatives of the Arbore live - a people belonging to the Afro-Asian linguistic group. There are about five thousand of them.
The Hamer tribe has a very interesting rite - "running on the backs of bulls", which men who have reached the age of majority go through before getting married. They must run four times over the backs of the bulls standing in a row. A Hamer man performs the ritual naked, symbolizing the childhood he is about to leave. Cows do not always stand still, so it is important not only to run, but also not to fall, losing balance. After the successful completion of the rite, the young man is classified as a "maza". If he fell, he will train and undergo this ceremony in a year.
The Arbore differ from other peoples in that they wear numerous multi-colored beads. During ritual dances, they sing, believing that this relieves them of the accumulated negative energy.
Before marriage, the girl of the tribe must be virgin.
Representatives of the Hamer tribe have neither surnames nor passports.
A girl gets married at 12.
A Hamer man has two or three wives and many children.
Typically, an African tribal village consists of several dozen round huts standing on stilts with conical roofs. Their frame is knitted from poles, and on top is covered with a thick layer of dried grass and straw.
Inside, the hut is divided into a residential part, a granary and a goat pen. The master's bed was built of stones covered with a layer of clay and straw, and covered with a lot of goat skins on top.
African women braid their hair into a certain number of dreadlocks and smear them with ocher (for beauty and protection from insects).
A woman from one of the Ethiopian tribes drinks water.
The western and southwestern regions of the country are inhabited by various races: Afar, Agau, Oromo, Sidamo, Somali, Kafa, Beja, etc. And if you consider that each race includes up to a dozen different tribes that speak their own dialects, then different languages in Ethiopia will get more than 200.
Almost every man from the African Suri tribe has a Kalashnikov assault rifle, which is always ready to fire.
Not every man can have a wife, not everyone can afford marriage. The groom agrees with the father of the bride about the amount of the ransom. A wife costs 8-10 cows - for Ethiopia this is a fortune.
After the groom has paid the ransom to the bride's family, he builds her own new house, no matter what kind of wife she is. There she brings her dowry (clothing, a few sacks of grain, a dozen chickens and other little things necessary for arranging a new home). The spouse himself does not have his own separate house, he leads a semi-nomadic lifestyle, living alternately in the houses of his wives, which he builds either not far from each other, or in one large fenced yard.
If suddenly the wife dies shortly after marriage, the husband has the right to return his ransom back. If the bride's family has another daughter who has reached marriageable age, then the widower receives her instead of the deceased. Widows do not remarry.
Among the African tribes Surma and Mursi, the labial disc traditionally plays an important social role. The larger its diameter, the higher the authority of the girl and the more in demand she is as a bride.
Women take out discs during meals or at bedtime, but do not part with them outside the home or in public. African women Surma and Mursi often exchange these jewelry among themselves (except for those donated by their husbands).
Hamer woman (Africa) with a pipe.
Chief Karo, who participated in numerous raids and battles.
African tribe Daasanach, whose people since 1983 became Orthodox Christians.
The population of Hamer often goes hungry - droughts lead to crop failures. Africa.
When a member of the Bodi tribe dies, his body is guarded for three days, after which he is eaten by the tribesmen as a sign of respect. Africa.
Chief Hamer. Scars on the skin show the number of enemies defeated by him in battle.
How much do we know about Africa? What is this hot continent unique nature and uncharted territory. Do you know about the beach resorts of Africa, of which there are a lot - Tunisia, Morocco and the Seychelles are the most famous. Did you know that the white sandy beaches of Africa are some of the best in the world? We invite you to a virtual tour of the best African beaches.
A beach with white sand, which is absolutely white without any inclusions, makes a truly fantastic impression: greenery and flowers are fragrant all around, and the coastal strip seems to be covered with snow. Paje Beach has one nuance - however, traditional for the entire coast indian ocean, at low tide to deep water you have to walk for quite some time. But there is an abundance of entertainment on the beach - cafes, discos and so on.
Wild African beaches - Trou d'Argent - ideal in the classical sense. It is not crowded, spacious, safe, clean, surrounded by rocks from prying eyes, the entrance to the ocean is gentle. Nothing prevents you from enjoying a truly unique landscape. For example, palm trees of the subspecies of Geophorbe Verschaffelt grow only here, on the Mascarene Islands of the Indian Ocean.
Source D'Argent Beach is one of the top 5 best beaches not only in Africa, but all over the world according to BBC Travel. Sand of such a pale pinkish hue is almost never found. And the turquoise color of the ocean and the granite boulders surrounding the beach create a magnificent landscape. It can also be categorized wild beaches Africa, as civilization will definitely not distract you from your vacation.
Grand Anse Beach is a popular beach on La Digue, also included in the BBC Travel rating. In beauty, it is in no way inferior to the nearby Source D'Argent. And in the nearby island park L’Union Estate, frames of the French film “Emmanuelle” were filmed, because all the surrounding nature contributes to a romantic mood.
Another beach on the Indian Ocean with sand of a specific white and pink hue is Nakupenda Beach. In addition to a relaxing beach holiday, swimming and sunbathing, this beach is just a godsend for those who want to snorkel. At the same time, it is quite safe to admire the underwater inhabitants - they are non-aggressive and non-poisonous here.
The island of Nosy Be is located in the north of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean. It's a great combination beautiful nature and civilization - the beach of the island is fully equipped for a civilized holiday. At the same time, here you can see real lemurs, chameleons and turtles, and even touch them - animals do not expect anything bad from people and do not run away. On the Internet, it is easy to find an amateur video from this particular island, where you can see how close tropical animals come to humans.
Not less than beautiful beaches Africa is also located on the Atlantic coast. The resort Moroccan city of Agadir on the Atlantic coast boasts chic spacious beaches with specific reddish sand. These are well-equipped civilized beaches with sunbeds, umbrellas and a warning system about approaching dust storms that happen regularly in the desert. You can also catch a wave here, which is enjoyed by surfers and other lovers marine species sports.
Sal Island is located in the south of Cape Verde on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. This is one of the most popular islands in the country. And Santa Maria is the most famous city of the island among tourists. It is here that the main array of travelers stops, visiting neighboring islands with excursions. Santa Maria is a four-kilometer beach with pure reddish sand depending on the lighting. Everything is developed here. water sports entertainment: windsurfing, kitesurfing and diving.
Boulders Beach in Falls Bay - Truly unique beach where you can see real penguins. The penguin colony was formed by the standards of nature recently - in 1982. However, these animals liked it here so much that the colony grows every year. Boulders Beach is included in the boundaries national park, including because of the habitat of penguins here. People here will like it too: a lot of neat, protected from high waves coves, centuries-old huge boulders around the beach area. For the convenience of observing animals, taking photos and videos, wooden platforms were built.
These are perhaps the most beautiful beaches in Africa, which are worth visiting. You will get a lot of impressions, and Africa itself will be remembered for its bright colors, which are not found on the European continent.
is a place that beckons with new impressions and at the same time scares away with its obscurity. A continent where it can be very hot and chilly, where wealth and poverty coexist, where wildlife dominates the industrial society.
It is in Africa that you can meet a million opposites that are not at all understandable. And all this unusualness is directly reflected in the beach holiday. Along with budget destinations, designed for a wide range of people who want to spend their holidays in the warmth, on the African coast it is possible to find exclusive places filled with exoticism and luxury, where not everyone can afford to stay.
Egypt
Well, as for the directly specific countries of the “black” continent, North Africa confidently holds the cup . And, despite the artificially created tropical atmosphere, the resorts receive hundreds of thousands of tourists all year round. And the beaches of the tourist areas soma bay or Mahmaya, and also "Egyptian Venice" El Gouna, which are next to Hurghada, are wildly popular due to the excellent opportunities for diving and snorkeling. These places also include resort areas. Sharm El Sheikh, such as the Ras Mohammed and Naama Bay.
Tunisia
The beach strip covers 800 km of the entire coast of the country. At the same time, absolutely all beaches can please with fine light sand and a gentle entry into the water. Of course, there are places that are most loved by locals and tourists. These include resorts. Also good beaches are on the island Djerba. Romantics can easily retire on the vast and deserted beaches of the cape Gammarth.
Morocco
This resort holiday in the Arab countries of the African continent does not end there. After all, there is more! Undoubtedly, many travelers visit this country on the Atlantic coast not at all for the sake of beaches, but for an excellent one, nevertheless, there are still interesting places for swimming in this country. most popular beach resort considered a city Agadir. More original, but no less interesting Essaouira Perfect for windsurfers. Almost on the border with Algeria on the coast mediterranean sea located new resort Saidia, which is rapidly gaining popularity among connoisseurs quality beach holiday. And the most "postcard" views are on the beach Lezgira which is in the very south of the country. Although this is a secluded, little-visited place, located 130 km from Agadira, its martian landscapes with arches and rocks should not leave anyone indifferent.
Penguin Beach. SOUTH AFRICA.
And now let's move from the North to the South, to the most European country of the continent - Republic of South Africa. Anyone who wants to get to know exotic features of Africa, without losing ties with civilization, go to South Africa. And even a long, tiring one, pulling a big penny out of your wallet, does not prevent South Africa from being one of the most visited countries on the continent by tourists. And if we talk about beach holidays, then a significant advantage in favor of local resorts will be high-quality European infrastructure. But, of course, the most important “magnet” for travelers is the excellent and diverse nature! The country is washed by two oceans at once. Yes, the coast indian ocean considered more suitable for a beach holiday due to the lack of strong winds and high waves. The water is much warmer here. And in summer (December-March), its temperature fluctuates around 25 ° C. The largest and most visited city in the region - Durban. For the huge length of the beach line and the color of the sand, its embankment was nicknamed "Golden Mile". Beaches resort town Port Elizabeth marked Blue Flag, which can only be reflected in the most positive way comfort of rest and bathing. A huge number of excellent beaches are concentrated in the area Cape Town: and Camps Bay, and Bloubergstrand, and Clifton. But, despite the fact that this is still the Atlantic coast, where the water temperature is much lower, there is a beach in the bay of the city Maisenberg which is famous for its warm water. And most interesting place region can be called Penguin Beach. And, as the name suggests, a lot of penguins live here.
Seychelles
If we ignore the continental countries of Africa, which lure tourists with a mixture of national culture, traditions, beautiful flora and fauna, as well as their usual infrastructure, then many island states are known for their expensive high-quality service, which, coupled with stunning tropical nature, creates the very feeling of being in "paradise". The most famous country in this regard can be considered Seychelles , which do not need detailed advertising at all. It is worth noting that they are ideal for honeymooners and wishing to have a wedding ceremony in an exotic place. The most beautiful beaches are on the islands La Digue, Praslin and Mahe, and on the island Bird you can meet hundreds of different birds and the largest sea turtle.
Mauritius
There is another favorite place off the coast of Africa among couples looking for an unforgettable place to wedding celebration. This Mauritius. In terms of service and comfort, it can easily compete with the Seychelles, and even overtake! The government strictly monitors the tourism industry on the island, not allowing excessive growth of the resort business for a wide range of tourists, which only better reflects on the quality of existing offers. But Mark Twain called Mauritius a “Paradise Model” not at all for the “stars” on the facades, but for natural attractions, in the form of stunning beaches, cozy bays, coral reefs, sand dunes different colors, waterfalls and extinct volcano, from the top of which offers a gorgeous view of the district. Popular resorts of the island: Bel Ombor, where rich older people mainly relax, Grand Baie, which is the very first resort in Mauritius, and flic en flac where the most important occupation is "doing nothing".
Zanzibar
once an island Zanzibar was a favorite place for travelers who, apart from unity with nature, needed nothing more. They came here with tents, ate bananas, drank coconut milk and, running naked along the deserted sandy beaches, felt like they were the only ones in the Universe! Now something has changed. Many have grown on the island