Noetzie Beach & Castles
Noetzie
Five stone 'castle' holiday homes stand over a small bay, making a fairy-tale scene that is the most distinctive beach near Knysna.
Noetzie lies about 10 km east of Knysna. A gravel road leads to a clifftop parking area, and a steep path then descends about 10 minutes to the beach. Five medieval-style stone castles were built on both sides of the small bay, the earliest dating to the 1930s. They are private holiday homes or guesthouses and are not open to visitors. A river flows into the beach, forming a small lagoon. The waves can be strong, so swim with caution. There are no lifeguards or shops, and the climb back up is tiring.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Knysna Lagoon & The Heads
- Leisure Isle
- Thesen Island
- Knysna Waterfront (Waterfront Quays)
- Kranshoek Viewpoint
- Diepwalle, Knysna Forest
- Holy Trinity Church, Belvidere
- Brenton-on-Sea