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Margate attractions... Margate is a popular South Coast holiday resort, with Blue Flag Beach status. This area provides a natural haven for a multitude of tropical fish species and an abundance of coral reefs which allow for excellent scuba diving and snorkelling. The renowned Protea Banks dive site with its vast shoals and sharks bring great delight to divers. The fishing in Margate is good, and rocks off the shore abound with mussels though a licence is required to remove them. The coastline comes to life with an energetic buzz of fishermen and locals when the annual Sardine Run takes place. Considered to be the greatest shoal on earth, these tiny silver fish bring with them numerous larger game fish, dolphins and a variety of birdlife seeking an easy meal. Boating and skiing are popular water sports in Margate. Canoes and paddleboats are available for hire at the lagoon. Surfing at Margate and the nearby St. Michaels Beach is also popular. Margate is the centre for nightlife on the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal, and when the discos close, there are parties on the beach. |




