Undoubtedly the holiday centre of the South Coast, Margate is alive day and night. More lights, more shops and more people, turn an already vibrant and colourful town into a glamourous and pulsating experience....

A vibrant, colourful town, renowned for its exciting nightlife and set around one of the most spectacular beaches on the coast, Margate has something for everybody! A wide golden beach with brilliant waves for swimmers and surfers, rocks for fishermen, within walking distance of the bustling CBD with its restaurants, shops, cafés, galleries and clubs.

During the holiday seasons the main beach is the venue for exciting festivals with Mardi Gras, music concerts, beach competitions of all sorts, flea markets and exhibitions. The annual New Year’s Eve festival and party is legendary, with thousands of revelers partying till dawn.

With plentiful accommodation from B&Bs to luxury beachfront apartments, it’s no surprise that Margate has been one of South Africa’s favourite holiday destinations for many years...