African Beach Guides

Sandy Bay near Cape Town and Mpenjati on the KwaZulu-Natal coast are South Africa's best-known nude beaches. Neither has formal status, and since September 2026 signs at Sandy Bay warn against nudity.

No. Morocco has no nude beaches: Article 483 of the Penal Code punishes deliberate public nudity with one month to two years in prison. Spain is an hour away by ferry.

Beach-by-beach coverage of the three main Seychelles islands: Mahé, Praslin, and La Digue. Includes access details, swimming safety, restaurant picks, accommodation prices, and tips for visiting the Seychelles without overspending.

A wind-sport rider's guide to the world's top kite and windsurf beaches: Tarifa, Dakhla, Leucate, Cabarete, Cumbuco, Langebaan, and Essaouira. Includes wind reliability data, lesson costs, gear rental prices, and when to book trips for maximum wind days.

With 2,500 kilometers of Indian Ocean coast, whale shark diving in Tofo, and the untouched Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique is Africa's most underrated beach destination. Here's how to plan a trip.

A detailed comparison of the Indian Ocean's three major beach destinations — Zanzibar for culture and budget, Seychelles for pristine natural beauty at premium prices, and Mauritius for polished resort variety — covering beaches, snorkeling, costs, and which island suits which type of traveler.

Mauritius wraps its beaches in a coral reef lagoon that keeps the water calm and the snorkeling close to shore. Le Morne's mountain backdrop, Flic en Flac's local energy, Blue Bay's marine park, and the case for visiting in September.

A guide to the Seychelles' best beaches — from the granite boulders of Anse Source d'Argent to the surf of Grand Anse, plus how to island-hop on a budget.