Agate Beach
A beach just north of town where you can search the sand for small agates and semi-precious stones, popular with locals for picnics and walks.
Agate Beach lies about 8 km north of Lüderitz. It is a long sandy beach backed by dunes, with small agates, quartz and other coloured pebbles worn smooth by the waves mixed into the sand, so visitors can enjoy hunting for treasure. There are braai (barbecue) stands and windbreaks, making it good for picnics and sunsets. The sea is very cold and generally unsuitable for swimming. It is about a 15-minute drive from town on gravel roads, close to the boundary of the diamond restricted area, so do not cross the marked line.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Shark Island
- Lüderitz Waterfront
- Lüderitz Old Town & Railway Station
- Lüderitz Museum
- Felsenkirche
- Goerke Haus
- Diaz Point
- Halifax Island