Margate

Margate is a wonderful resort in South Africa, which make travelers feel themselves comfortable and pleasant during the whole stay. Local residents create here a homely atmosphere of love and piece, that is why mostly families chose this destination for their vacations. However, Margate is also a center of fun with plenty of restaurants, cafes, bars and clubs to rest in and various festivals held in the area yearly. Margate is famous for its magnificent palm-fringed beaches. Almost all of them have lifeguards to ensure tourists' safety and offer various opportunities for underwater activities. Scuba diving is very popular in Margate and several diving centers in the area help divers to chose the equipment and diving route. Diving in Margate is great for nature lovers, as they get a chance to spot the abundance of marine species and take spectacular underwater photos. Divers can watch either tiny creatures sheltered among coral reefs or large fish congregations around them. Diving depth ranges between 15-30m/49-98ft. Dive sites are advisable mostly for novice or experienced divers and reachable by boat. 

Most popular dive sites
The popular dive sites for shark diving are Arena Reef and Protea Banks (famous for different shark species, that can be seen all year round). Bo Boyi Reef, Potato Reef and Deep Salmon are great to explore colonies of corals. Other interesting dive sites include Playground, Northern Pinnacles, Southern Pinnacles.