Silwerstroomstrand is situated approximately 13 kilometres north of Melkbosstrand, and about 10 km west of Atlantis. The resort is accessible from the West Coast Road (R27) on the Silwerstroomstrand Road.
The environs include a long stretch of attractive coastline, a small bay to the south (Skulpbaai) and the Silwerstroom River to the north.
The resort falls within the Cape West Coast Biosphere Reserve and Koeberg Power Station, and is bordered by the nature reserve to the south.
General Info
Formal name:
Silwerstroomstrand
Department responsible for the management of the beach:
Sport, Recreation and Amenities
The beach linked to local paved pedestrian walkways:
No
Tactile warning systems at vehicular crossings:
No
Public transport:
No
Accessible parking:
Yes
Number of accessible parking bays:
5
Parking distance to beach:
10 metres, from gravel parking through camp site and lifesavers building per special arrangement with site official.
Facilities for disabled persons:
Ramps, Toilets, Signage, Picnic areas, Benches
Accessible without having to negotiate any stairs or inclined paths:
Yes
Accessible toilets:
Yes
Number of accessible toilets:
2
Location of accessible toilets:
At the pavilion.
Accessible toilets open times::
06:00 - 18:00
Wheelchair accessible changing facilities:
No
Information for disabled persons available at the beach:
Yes
Type of information:
Signage (pictograms)
Benches available :
Yes
Benches equipped with armrests :
No
Shade where you can rest adjacent to the beach:
Yes
Picnic facilities associated with the beach:
Yes
Picnic facilities locations:
At the pavilion, overlooking the beach.
Picnic facilities have:
Has general seating, Has shading, Have a sign to indicate it is accessible for wheel chairs?
Braai facilities have:
Has general seating, Has shading, Have a sign to indicate it is accessible for wheel chairs?
Other facilities:
Tidal pool adjacent to the pavilion, chalets, camp sites.
Any system of access onto the beach for wheelchair users:
Yes
Systems employed:
Beach wheelchairs are available from lifesavers on duty, during the lifesaving season.
Beach supervised by lifeguards:
Yes
Beach supervised by lifeguards times and dates:
01 December - 31 January (every day: 10:00 - 18:00)
01 February - 30 April / Easter Monday (weekends and public holidays only, 10:00 - 18:00)
Beach supervised by lifeguards times and dates:
01 December - 31 January (every day: 10:00 - 18:00)
01 February - 30 April / Easter Monday (weekends and public holidays only, 10:00 - 18:00)
Life guards or staff posted at the beach that have received specialized training to provide universal access support to visitors:
No
Emergency equipment at the beach:
Yes
Emergency equipment readily accessible and clearly visible:
Only accessible when lifeguards are on duty, during lifesaving hours specified above.
Emergency contact numbers posted at the beach:
Yes
Accreditation:
Yes, Blue Flag status.
Contact number should visitors need to make special arrangements or to book the beach wheelchairs:
021 572 0835 / 021 400 4638
Dogs for the blind allowed on the beach:
Yes
Contact Details
- Address: Silverstream Road, Cape Town, South Africa
- GPS: -33.58773934387019,18.360514640808105
- Phone: 021 572 0835
Opening Times
- Monday 06:00 - 18:00
- Tuesday 06:00 - 18:00
- Wednesday 06:00 - 18:00
- Thursday 06:00 - 18:00
- Friday 06:00 - 18:00
- Saturday 06:00 - 18:00
- Sunday 06:00 - 18:00
