Cape Town has been winning awards left, right, and centre, including a top 100 spot for Clifton beaches and Best Airport in Africa.
The Mother City is adding another trophy to her cabinet. Boulders Beach has been crowned the 9th best beach in the world after global travel site, Big 7 Travel released its annual list of “The 50 Best Beaches in the World.”
The list is currently in its fourth year and is calculated based on aggregated scores from previous media results.
Along with its white sandy shores, Boulders Beach is a major attraction for locals and tourists thanks to the adorable ocean critters which call this beach home. Beachgoers have the opportunity to tan and swim alongside the famous African Penguin while enjoying some spectacular views alongside them.

So, who beat our spectacular beach and adorable tuxedo-clad critters?
Playa Conchal, Costa Rica beach was crowned the victor, while Turquoise Bay in Exmouth, Australia and Grace Bay in Turks and Caicos received the second and third spots.
Here’s the top 10 list:
- Playa Conchal – Costa Rica
- Turquoise Bay – Exmouth, Australia
- Grace Bay – Turks and Caicos
- Siesta Beach – Florida, United States
- Punta Mosquito – Holbox, Mexico
- Secret Lagoon – El Nido, Palawan, Philippines
- San Fruttuoso – Italy
- Pedn Vounder – Cornwall, England
- Boulders Beach – South Africa
- Reynisfjara Beach – Vík í Mýrdal, Iceland
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