Explore Dana Bay Beach and all it has to offer

Explore Dana Bay Beach and all it has to offer

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Located just 0,8 km from the centre of Dana Bay, you will find a white stretch of beach perfect for afternoon strolls and magnificent sunset picnics called Dana Bay Beach. As a popular attraction in the area and a top reason why residents choose the area, discover what it has to offer.

Dana Bay Beach is one of 118 beaches situated in the Western Cape region, 336,5 km away from its centre, the city of Cape Town. Nestled in beautiful natural surroundings among the mountains, the beach offers elevated viewpoints where you can spot schools of dolphins playing in the waves. One as large as 500 has been recorded in the area.

Learn about the wildlife in the Dana Bay area

Whale season is from August to October and visitors have the opportunity to see Bryde's whales and humpback whales. You will also have the honour of being able to view Southern right whales which are the rarest breed of all the large whale species and among the rarest of all marine mammal species. Adult Southern right whales can measure up to 15.5 metres and weigh as much as 60 tons. Females are more significant than males and calves are four metres in length at birth.

A way to identify a Right whale is by its stocky body, lack of a dorsal fin and callosities which are raised patches of roughened skin. Their tails are broad, black and deeply notched with a smooth trailing edge.

Other wildlife you may encounter on your trip to Dana Bay Beach includes bushbuck, steenbok, mongooses and Cape francolins which roam freely due to the conservancy status given to the area.

Dana Bay Beach also has prolific birdlife which includes a colony of black oystercatchers, Cape gannet, white-breasted cormorant, Cape cormorant, grey heron, hadeda ibis, black-shouldered kite, jackal buzzard, peregrine falcon, rock kestrel, Cape spurfowl, helmeted guineafowl and the blue crane to name a few. These are just a few of the 85 species of birds that grace the area of Dana Bay.

Due to the conservancy status given, the beach is extremely well taken care of and so visitors can expect a clean and spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and golden fine sand.

What does Dana Bay Beach offer its visitors?

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, there are many activities you can partake in at the beach.  Water sports activities such as surfing, yachting, boating, jet skiing and more can be enjoyed. The beach also offers braai spots, ablution facilities and some restaurants nearby. 

Dana Bay Beach is easily accessible as it's situated very close to the road and parking is located directly on the beach. The beach is suitable for everyone whether you are part of a couple or family or a lone traveller looking to clear your mind. It does not get overcrowded at all and even during the high season, you won't find too many visitors taking up space. The best part? Dana Bay Beach is free for all.

Living in Dana Bay feels like you're on a permanent vacation and with Dana Bay Beach right on your doorstep, you'll never want to check out. Seeff has a wide variety of homes available near Dana Bay Beach and other amenities you love. If you would like to know more or simply wish to browse, check out our properties for sale or our rentals today.

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