Towering

Built on a rocky promontory overlooking the Indian Ocean, with breathtaking views of the surrounding forests, beaches and mountains, the Beacon Island Lifestyle Resort on the Garden Route in Plettenberg Bay is truly a world-famous landmark. There is no better view of whales breaching or schools of dolphins than from the comfort of your room. The interior of this hotel has a modern yet relaxed simplistic look, in keeping with global trends and true to the philosophy of placing guests first, the Beacon Island remains as unsurpassed as its spectacular setting. The Sea Lounge and Playa Bar is the place to be during whale season or any other day, it is suspended over the Indian Ocean with whales and dolphins breaching less than 30 meters away.
Info source URL: https://rnr.co.za/listing/beacon-island-pq01/
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The photo was taken during October 2016 in Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, South Africa.

Towering

Tranquil

The Umhlanga Coast is characterised by long stretches of sandy beaches that promise stunning backdrops against which to swim, surf or sunbathe. The Indian Ocean has particularly warm waters, averaging 24 to 26 degrees during the summer. The Umhlanga Coast is a magnificent stretch of the South African shoreline. It shows off the splendour and wonder of this country in a tranquil display that remains extremely powerful. This is part of KwaZulu-Natal and is very close to the city centre of Durban, which is the province’s main city and one of South Africa’s major metropolises. However, the Umhlanga Coast whisks you away from the bustle of city living and to the peaceful prettiness of the Indian Ocean as it lazily dances onto the sand.
Info source: https://www.sa-venues.com/attractionsk…/umhlanga-beaches.php
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The photo was taken during June 2016 in Umhlanga, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa.

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Windswept

Scarborough, which lies just beyond Kommetjie, is one of the few suburbs of Cape Town that remains far from the madding crowds, despite its proximity to the city and a recent property boom that has sent even properties here in Scarborough into the stratosphere. Scarborough is a conservation village and essentially a random scattering of houses and beach homes that lie embedded in the steep mountains of Slangkop and Red Hill, overlooking the thundering Atlantic waves. It is a nature lover’s haven, seems miles from traffic jams and makes the crime of suburban living seem irrelevant. Despite the fact that its self-employed musician-writer-artist residents have been joined by the more affluent computer programmer and advertising exec, the easygoing lifestyle remains intact. Scarborough lies adjacent to the Cape Point Nature Reserve, which guarantees little development here in the future and means that the suburb is blessed with some of the greatest treasure collections of plants. The rustic charm of the Scarborough village is further enhanced by the fact that it offers some of the best fishing and surfing on the peninsular. Bodyboarding, kite surfing, kayaking, windsurfing and crayfishing are all highly rated, and Scarborough’s beach is privy to some of the most awesome sunsets and wonderful windswept walks. There are a couple of restaurants here and a small shop, but it’s not very far before you reach Simons Town, and Noordhoek and Fish Hoek are as easily accessible in the other direction, should you need to stock up on supplies.
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The photo was taken during October 2014 at Scarborough, Western Cape, South Africa.

Windswept