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Author: Century 21 South Africa, 31 January 2019,
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Gonubie - a world-class beach town

South Africa is a popular tourist destination for so many reasons. One of these reasons includes the fact that there is an abundance of world-class outdoor areas to enjoy and explore. With this comes the opportunity to experience breathtaking, clean and safe beaches. South Africa has many Blue Flag beaches to choose from.

A beach gets a Blue Flag rating due to many strict requirements and it's nice to know that South Africa has over 40 Blue Flag rated beaches to enjoy. Gonubie near the city of East London has been included in the pilot stages of this coveted accreditation alongside 22 other beaches. A feather in the cap for the town and a shining example of why Gonubie is a great place to live, work and play.

"Blue Flag is an international annual award which focuses on the environmental management of our coastline and coastal waters to help tourism growth and development. Although it's a voluntary eco-label, it's become an international symbol of quality for beaches, boats and marinas that meet a standard of excellence in the areas of safety, amenities, cleanliness, environmental information and environmental management". -https://wessa.org.za/what-we-do/ecotourism/blue-flag-sa-2/

According to dispatchlive.co.za, Kidds beach near East London is also in the pilot stages of becoming a Blue Flag rated beach, making the entire region a popular destination for first time home buyers. This has led residential property agencies to see the benefits of investing in the town of Gonubie and greater East London. One such company is leading property brokerage Century 21, who is accredited with taking a holistic and environmentally sustainable approach to the residential property market. The brand currently has 32 properties available for sale in the town which is all located in picturesque surroundings and within close proximity to the regarded beach area, for which this region is famous for.

Gonubie and East London are also considered to be world-class surfing areas. With two of the countries best surf spots being located there including Gonubie Point and Nahoon Reef. Its also home to some of South Africa's best surfers including Springbok Team rider Nick Pike. What makes the area unique for surfing is that there are a series of river mouths and point breaks to choose from. This has made the town a popular surf tourism destination. Its also a gateway to many of the other great surf spots nearby including Victoria Bay, (Garden Route) and Super Tubes (Jeffery's Bay).

"With East London being well-known for its vast selection of incredible surfing spots, it comes as no surprise that some serious surfing talent is also very much home-grown."-https://showme.co.za/east-london/lifestyle/nick-pike-east-londons-very-own-springbok-surfer/

Living by the ocean is beneficial for so many reasons, this is why various individuals from varying walks of life have decided that ocean air is the way forward. Gonubie is regarded as a perfect beach town for so many reasons, coupled with the fact that it's so close to one of the areas biggest cities, East London gives the town a formula that can only amount to success. Be a part of this success with leading residential property giants Century 21. Finding the perfect home in the perfect location is never easy that is why companies such as this are in operation. The reputable brand has a legion of highly skilled and regarded brokers and property specialists who are waiting to make your move to Gonubie, not just pain-free but a pleasure. Get on the phone today, they are waiting on the receiving end to impart all the knowledge you need to find the perfect home in the picturesque beach town of Gonubie.