How to Explore and Enjoy Stunning Glenelg Beach – A Picture Perfect Location

Glenelg beach and its gorgeous surroundings have made the charming city of Glenelg a favoured beach resort. The huge sandy beach is a loved destination for family holidays in Australia. It boasts an amusement arcade, fun waterslides, plenty of watery adventures to enjoy when you are not chilling on the golden sands, and some of the nation’s best restaurants, cafés, and shops to experience. This guide will show you how to explore the breathtaking beach of Glenelg.

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The best time to visit Glenelg Beach

The best weather in Glenelg is from mid-October to late April. Although Glenelg City enjoys lovely conducive weather all year round, there are times when temperatures drop, especially during the winter season.

Winter is from June to August. During this time, expect high temperatures combined with cold weather. Considered low-season for tourism in Glenelg, this time of year is ideal if you are looking for discounted accommodation in Glenelg.

Spring is when tourists are few and hotel prices are the lowest. Spring is from September to November and apart from the cold winds, you can expect snow and rain.

Summer is when Glenelg Beach is at its busiest. It lasts from December to February. This is the perfect time for family holidays to Glenelg and sun-worshipping. And even though the summer months are high-tourist season in Glenelg, you can still book affordable Glenelg holiday accommodation for reasonable rates. Many like Oaks Glenelg Liberty Suites, a 5-minute walk from the beach, provide holiday suites ranging from 1 to 3-bedroom serviced holiday apartments in Glenelg. These are perfect for heading out to the beach whenever you please while enjoying an at-home type of stay.

Getting to Glenelg Beach

Unless you choose a hotel within walking distance from Glenelg Beach, you may have to get to the beach by bus, train, or light rail. Getting to the city from other destinations in Australia can be via domestic air, train, car, or bus.

Best things to do on Glenelg Beach

Explore the pier and beach. Relax once you get into the city exploring Glenelg Pier. The beach there is not crowded and the sand is a gorgeous white while the crystal-clear water is quite inviting and perfect for a swim. Enjoy sampling local flavours and people watching while wandering along the pier. Let the soft sea-breezes relax your mind, body, and soul and even hang around for the sunset at the pier.

Get Your Chocolate Fix. Visit Haigh’s Chocolate if you are a fan and you won’t be disappointed. The family-run trade is the oldest family-run chocolate-making business in Australia. And Haigh’s chocolates are simply amazing. More so since the cocoa beans used are fair trade beans, thus sweetening the deal even more. Check out the chocolate showroom in Glenelg and you will be a happy holidaymaker.

Stroll along the Marina. The best place to spend an evening in Glenelg, the Marina is lovely at sunset. There you can enjoy a short stroll and browse the local shops for some holiday retail therapy. Plenty of outdoor cafes, bars, and restaurants are located there offering gorgeous views of the ocean. This means you will want to hang around for evening drinks and dinner.

Skydiving in Glenelg. This tops the marvellous line-up of activities on offer in Glenelg. Lessons are offered to anyone interested in a spot of adventure. And once you learn the ropes, enjoy skydiving over the coastline and also landing on lovely Semaphore Beach, which is quite close to Glenelg. Choose your jump heights from 11,000 feet or 15,000 feet.

Get there and discover more as you explore beautiful Glenelg Beach!