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Atlantic Beaches
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 Clifton has four beautiful, sheltered beaches. The
scenery is spectacular - both the natural surroundings and the gorgeous bronzed
bodies. Each beach attracts its own crowd - Fourth Beach is the place to
see-and-be-seen and Second Beach has become one of Cape Town's
unofficial gay beaches.
Camps Bay is a long, broad beach set at the foot
of a magnificent series of mountain peaks. A popular choice for beach
 volleyball, surfing or just soaking up the sun. The
beach-side road has a good selection of cafes and restaurants affording great
sea views.
Noordhoek Beach is about 25
minutes drive from the city centre. This 8-km sweep of unspoilt white sand,
stretching from Noordhoek to Kommetjie and fringed with indigenous forest is
often practically deserted. The ideal stretch for long walks or
horse rides (horses can be hired from
surrounding farms).
Sandy Bay is Cape Town's unofficial
nudist beach and a popular gay cruising ground. The beach is tucked away
in a spectacular setting about 15 minutes walk from the car park. Completely
unpretentious and uncrowded, with great rocks for sunbathing; the perfect place
to bare all.
Llandudno is a great little
beach tucked between large granite boulders at the foot of the Karbonkelberg
mountain peak. Relaxed atmosphere; good surfing; the ideal spot to enjoy a
sunset picnic (otherwise known as 'sundowners' - an extremely popular
Capetonian pastime).
 Bloubergstrand is a long broad beach about 25km (15
miles) north of the city centre. From here you can see the famous,
picture-postcard view of Cape Town and Table Mountain. Big Bayis world
renowned for its fantastic boardsailing conditions and is also popular with
surfers and paddleskiers. |
False Bay Beaches
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Boulders is home to
a large colony of penguins. It is great fun watching these comical birds
waddling across the beach. The large boulders provide sheltered coves and the
sea is usually calm.
Fish Hoek is a great spot for
long swims in the relatively warm water of the Indian Ocean. There is a casual
beach-side restaurant and, further up the long stretch of beach, a dinghy club.
St. James is a sheltered beach
with a rocky coast, a coastal catwalk and small, interesting rockpools to
explore. The large tidal pool provides safe swimming. A great beach for
families.
Muizenberg has moderate waves
making it a popular hang-out for body-boarders and novice surfers. Behind the
beach is a putt-putt course and a Super Tube (water slide).
Muizenberg no longer enjoys the prestige it once possessed. |
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