Cape Town beach ranks among the ‘World’s 50 Best Beaches’ for 2025
One of Cape Town’s famous beaches has earned a place on the 2025 list of the ‘World’s 50 Best Beaches.’ Here’s what you need to know…
The World’s 50 Best Beaches list for 2025 includes one of Cape Town’s own, placing it among the globe’s top coastal destinations.
According to The World’s 50 Best Beaches, this year’s list was a culmination of many days spent by judges, Beach Ambassadors and World’s 50 Beaches team exploring beaches all over the world.
These judges found Cape Town’s famous Boulders Beach special enough to be placed at a respectable 12th spot on the list, adding:
“Famous for its resident colony of African penguins, Boulders Beach near Cape Town offers a unique opportunity to observe these charming birds up close in their stunning natural habitat. The beach is set against a backdrop of large granite boulders that create sheltered coves with unusually warm waters, ideal for swimming. This setting makes it distinct from other Atlantic Ocean beaches in the area, which are typically cooler. The presence of the penguins, combined with the safe, warm swimming spots, draws both tourists and locals who are looking for a unique beach experience that combines wildlife observation with leisure activities.”
The top 10 best beaches in the world
Although South Africa’s Boulders Beach just missed out on the top 10, two other African beaches did make the cut.
Anse Source D’Argent in the Seychelles claimed the 7th spot, while Nosy Iranja in Madagascar featured at number eight.
Here are the beaches that also featured in the top 10:
- Cala Goloritze, Italy
- Entalula Beach, Philippines
- Bang Bao Beach, Thailand
- Fteri Beach, Greece
- PK 9 Beach, French Polynesia
- Canto de la Playa, Dominican Republic
- Anse Source D’Argent, Seychelles
- Nosy Iranja, Madagascar
- Ofu Beach, American Samoa
- Grace Bay, Turks and Caicos