Robberg beach in the Western Cape. Image: canva
Here are all 51 of South Africa’s ‘Blue Flag beaches’ for 2023
South Africa has a new list of Blue Flag beaches for 2023 – here’s the full list of where you can find them…
Robberg beach in the Western Cape. Image: canva
Blue Flag beaches to check out in South Africa this summer
Every year, the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA) compiles a list of all the beaches in South Africa that make the cut for Blue Flag status.
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In total for the 2023 year, 51 beach locations featured on the list.
According to WESSA, the iconic Blue Flag is one of the world’s most recognised voluntary eco-labels awarded to beaches, marinas, and sustainable boating tourism operators. The programme uses 33 criteria across four categories to determine whether a beach meets the requirements for recognition.
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These categories are:
- Environmental Education and Awareness,
- Water Quality,
- Environmental Management and
- Safety Services.
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So, where are they?
Western Cape (33 beaches):
Eastern Cape (9 beaches)
KwaZulu-Natal (9 beaches)
