Cape Town Beaches
for Every Mood and Activity

Cape Town beaches are magnificent.

Cape Town was voted second in the 'World's Ten Best Beach Cities' by Lonely Planet in January 2011.

Due to the unique geographical vista of the Cape with the high mountain range that cuts the peninsula in two, the weather and sea conditions can vary significantly.

This brings about sea conditions and temperatures that are never the same. At some beaches you get lovely sheltered spots to get away from the wind that the Cape is known for. Others have the wide open sandy spaces that stretch as far as the eye can see with lovely views of Table Mountain that make you reach for your camera.

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Muizenburg

False Bay or Eastern side

On the Eastern side of the mountain, in False bay the water temperatures are a bit warmer and the sea is calmer. We say the water temperatures are warmer but we know that the sea temperatures in the Cape is rather nippy at the best of times.

These beaches have white sandy shores that stretch for many kilo meters and a more laid back atmosphere remains here. Popular with locals and their families to enjoy sea and sand.

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Clifton

Favorites on the False Bay side

• Muizenburg - Blue Flag status. Colorful beach huts and a view towards the Hottentot's Holland mountains make this a stunning beach to visit.

• Fishhoek This beach is family friendly with no pretences.

• Strandfontein - Blue Flag status

• Mnandi - Blue Flag status

• Bikini Gordonsbay - Blue Flag status. A very relaxed beach and town a place to get rid of the troubles of city life.

• Boulders is famous for the colony of residing African Penguins, get close to these beautiful creatures.

• Strand has many high rise apartments overlooking False Bay and at the heart of the Helderberg basin.

Here is a map to show you where each beach is situated to help you get your favorite spot in the sun.

Atlantic Seaboard

On the Western side or the Atlantic seaboard the water is a bit colder by about four degrees, but Camps bay, Clifton and Llandudno are famous for their sunsets. These are the more trendy chic surf and sea venues where the locals spend most of their weekends.

South Africa was the first country outside Europe to get blue flag status. These unspoiled seashores are well looked after and have good ablution facilities.

Cape Town beaches on the Atlantic seaboard

• Big Bay Blouberg - Blue Flag status. From here many postcard photos have been taken from Table Mountain.

• Melkbosstrand is about 30 km from Cape Town with a village feel to it. The beach stretches for many kilo meters.

• Clifton - Blue Flag status. Here are four different beaches separated by giant boulders here you are sure to get a sheltered spot.

• Camp's Bay lawn under shady trees gives you the option to stay of the sand if you don't like sand getting in everywhere.

• Llandudno is a small beach surrounded by large white rocks providing shelter against the wind.

Blouberg

Cape Town beaches caters for every mood and activity no matter what the weather is like. Somewhere you will get a sheltered spot to enjoy the sun and surf.

Remember to bring your favorite book sunglasses and suntan lotion.

Go to a map for directions here.

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