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Shelly Beach
Afrikaans name: Shelly Beach
Photo © Steven Herbert
KwaZulu-Natal
Shelly Beach is sandwiched between Port Shepstone and Margate on the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal.
It is a popular destination for tourists for a number of reasons. It has a fine beach with the warm Indian Ocean making it possible to swim all year round. It is a good spot for surf and rock fishing, as well as scuba diving.
Accommodation in Shelly BeachA wide variety of accommodation is available and there are numerous shops nearby. Port Shepstone and Margate are also just a few kilometres away.
A well-known attraction in the area is the nearby Pure Venom Reptile Park.
References and further reading
Conolly's Guide to Southern Africa - Author: Denis Conolly - Year Published: 1982 - Page: 194Country Life - Issue 209 - Author: - Year Published: 2013 - Page: 55
Southern Africa from the Highway - Author: AA RSA - Year Published: 1991 - Page: 211
The Pictorial Motoring Atlas of South Africa - Author: Maxwell Leigh - Year Published: 1987 - Page: 113