Blue Flag season now open

On Monday 1 December the new 2020 season started after Grotto, Hawston, Kleinmond and Castle Beach were awarded the right to hoist the prestigious Blue Flag for the summer. Further recognition was given to Onrus Beach which received Pilot Blue Flag status for the second year.

The Blue Flag season will run from 1 December to 17 January 2021 for Hawston, Kleinmond and Castle Beach, while Grotto’s season will extend until 31 March 2021.

Lifeguards will be on duty daily from 09:00 until 18:00 for the duration of the Blue Flag season. Swim only where there are lifeguards on duty and where signs indicate that it's safe. Beach wheelchairs are available for use at Grotto and Kleinmond during the Blue Flag season while lifeguards are on duty.

At the flag ceremony Overstrand Executive Mayor Dudley Coetzee thanked everyone for their different roles in ensuring that the quality and cleanliness of these beaches have been consistently maintained.

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