Glenmore Beach, South Coast
Whilst some tend to lump Munster and Glenmore beach into the same hand basket, there is a subtle difference. Actually the four areas on the lower end of the Hibiscus Coast - Trafalgar Beach, Palm Beach, Munster and Glenmore beach - lie virtually on top of one another, each with a distinct charm of its own.
Interestingly Glenmore beach is the swimming and surfing bay in Munster, which is where the confusion enters the picture, and why they tend to be referred to interchangeably. Glenmore beach is flanked by two rivers - the Mkhandandlovu (head of the elephant) to the north, and the Itongasi (meaning I don’t know) River to the south, which divides the area into two - Glenmore beach to the south and Munster to the north.
Glenmore beach is shark-protected, the mouth of the Itongasi River a popular boat launch, and surfers make this their local haunt. It’s a wonderful place to visit all year round, but particularly from April to October where the Bottle Nose and Common dolphin, as well as the Humpback and Southern Right Whales, frequent these waters. The annual Sardine Run, which beached in Glenmore Bay in 2000 and 2001, attracts schools of dolphin that need to be seen to be believed.
Travellers' Reviews
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We had a lovely weekend in Glenmore recently. The beaches are just perfect - we were lucky enough to see dolphins - what a treat! If you enjoy fishing, you couldn't ask for more ... my husband caught his fair share off the rocks.
Helen (Kearsney)
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As a keen surfer, I'm a beach addict. But Glenmore is really special. It's different from the others, mysterious and awesome. The water is warm (Indian Ocean) and the weather is perfect, if you like it HOT.
Darren (PE)
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Hotels & other accommodation options
Beach Cottage On Dolphin Bay
Beach Cottage on Dolphin Bay is perched above the golden sands and rolling breakers of Dolphin Bay in the charming village of Munster. With its o...
Glenmore Sands Beach Resort
Glenmore Sands Beach Resort can be found 7km north of Port Edward and about a 30 minute drive south of Margate. Situated on Glenmore Beach, the r...
Ocean Grove Guest House
Ocean Grove Guest House is situated midway between Southbroom and the Wild Coast in the little town of Munster, within walking distance to a beau...
Things to do in the area
Glenmore Beach
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Munster Beach
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Amanzimtoti Golf Club
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