Clifton Fourth Beach

Description

Clifton is an affluent area comprised of four separate beach coves, numbered one through four, along Cape Town’s Atlantic seaboard. Clifton 1, 2, 3, and 4 are separated by large boulders and offer stretching white sands and icy turquoise waters. Clifton’s beaches were rated as one of Discovery Travel Channel’s top ten beaches for 2003 and 2004.

Clifton 4th beach has been awarded prestigious Blue Flag status and is the most popular and busiest of the four; lined by volleyball nets, frisbee-throwers, and sunbathers. There are ablution facilities, outdoor showers, and a kiosk with snacks. Umbrellas and sun loungers are available for hire and local traders walk the beach with ice lollies and cool drinks for sale.

Lifeguards are on duty during Blue Flag season (December to March) and on calm days, you’ll likely see the water speckled with yachts of the rich and famous. Parking is limited so make sure you get here early to stake your claim to nearby parking and a good spot on the beach.