Things To Do In Pearly Beach
Pearly Beach is a village in Overberg District Municipality in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.
Fishing on the rocks is a poplar activity, and whales frequent these waters during whale season. Scenic and peaceful, this beach is well suited for long walks.
An area where the to southern right whale (Eubalaena australis) come to calve and mate along its migratory route (June – October). These whales can be seen with their young all along the coast line with Walker Bay just a short distance away. The area is home to the threatened African oystercatcher which can be seen on the rocky coasts, beaches and at lagoons eating limpets and mussels.
Not far from Pearly Beach is Dyers Island, a breeding colony for jackass penguins. Not far from Dyers Island is Geyser Island, a breeding ground for seals.
As the area around these Islands teems with an abundance of sea life, it has become a notorious feeding ground for the Great White shark which frequents its waters in large numbers.
The Cape Whale Coast has plenty to offer for every holidaymaker. From whale watching and shark cage diving to fine dining and award wining wineries. Find out more about our top picks to make your visit even more unforgettable.
ABOUT CASTLE BEACH
If you want to swim in the sea then Castle Beach is the beach to head to when you are staying in the delightful village of Pearly Beach.
Well equipped for visitors, there are ablution facilities and showers at the main parking area for this beach. From the car park there is a wooden walkway that takes you straight to the beach.
This is the more popular of the beaches in this area so you’ll be sharing the beach with lots of other holiday makers to the area. And its not hard to see why – its a beautiful beach with fabulous white sands and views and if you are lucky, you’ll see whales from your spot on the beach … A lovely family day out!
Beachcomber Nature Trail
My Trails are located along the spectacular South Western Cape shoreline 2.5hrs from Cape Town, South Africa’s premier Whale watching region and the Great White Shark Capital of the world. Stretching from Cape Agulhas, the southernmost tip of the continent, to Walker Bay Reserve, De Kelders, just south of Hermanus.
Explore this incredible coastline with a professional marine nature guide.
This area of the Cape is a diverse mix of rugged rocky shores scattered with historical and interesting Stone-Age caves, long white sandy beaches and dunes, cosy coves for some chilled swimming, pristine coastal fynbos and the amazing wildlife that has adapted to this environment. Happily most of this coastline remains largely untouched by development.
Each leg of the trail offers a unique view of this coastline and is professionally interpreted through its history of humankind and the many shipwrecks in its waters, culture, topography and the natural wildlife to be found here.
The trail can be done as a 1, 2, 3, and/ or 4 day slack-packing hike, which includes accommodation and meals (also a self catering option). You can choose from different packages depending on your preference and pocket.