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Cape Town, the parliamentary capital of South Africa and provincial capital of the Western Cape, is the county's third most populous city and most popular tourist destination in Africa. In 1652, on the shore of Table Bay, Jan van Riebeeck of the Dutch East India Company established a supply station for Dutch ships rounding the tip of Africa, and the city has since grown into a vibrant & colourful metropolis. Surrounded by outstanding natural beauty with gorgeous white beaches and rolling green vineyards, and with the iconic Table Mountain watching over the historical yet frivolous, sporty and convivial city centre, and this all interspersed with the unique flora of the Cape floral kingdom, Cape Town is certainly one of the world's premier vacation destinations .

The Mother City of South Africa boasts a vast and exciting collection of places to see and things to do for those on a family holiday to those seeking a romantic getaway, and the myriad of accommodation options, ranging from luxurious resorts to down-to-earth backpackers ensure that there will certainly be something to suit your tastes, inclinations or budget. Make you sure you visit this city of immeasurable natural beauty, where old and new amicably converge between two oceans, at least once in your lifetime.
Population for the city of Cape Town is around 3,433,504
Cape Town, South Africa beach guides .
  • Big Bay Beach  
    Big Bay has always been a firm favourite of wind surfers and now kite surfers. It is small sandy bea... We recommend this beach for families, sport, surfing, sunbathing.
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  • Boulders Beach  
    Home to the penguin colony in Cape town, this small sandy beach is great for a day out with the penguins. If you are happy to share your bea... We recommend this beach for sunbathing.
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  • Camps Bay Beach  
    Known to some as the 'Miami of Cape Town', Camps bay is a popular sunbathing beach, which can in sum... We recommend this beach for sunbathing, hot people watching.
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  • Clifton Beach  
    Clifton is a world famous beach despite the 500 steps you need to climb to get to and from the four ... We recommend this beach for sunbathing, hot people watching.
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  • Glen Beach  
    Glen beach is a small sandy beach located next to the famous Camps bay beach. This beach is a good s... We recommend this beach for surfing, sunbathing.
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  • Hout Bay Beach  
    Hout bay beach is nestled at the foot of chapmans peak and is a good sandy beach, especially for the... We recommend this beach for families, sunbathing.
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  • Llandudno Beach  
    Llandudno beach is small sandy beach located in the affluent area of Llandudno. This beach can get v... We recommend this beach for surfing, sunbathing.
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  • Long Beach  
    Long Beach, one of Cape Town's magnificent white sand beaches, is a spectacular panorama of fauna and flora, with a tidal pool for splashing... We recommend this beach for families.
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  • Milnerton Lighthouse Beach  
    The beach at Milnerton Lighthouse is a great clean beach by woodbridge island for surfing. It is dependent on the sandbanks but the surf her... We recommend this beach for surfing.
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  • Misty Cliffs Beach  
    Misty Cliffs beach is a small sandy beach at the base of the mountain near Scarborough. It is quite ... We recommend this beach for surfing, sunbathing.
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  • Muizenberg Beach  
    Muizenberg beach is a great family and beginner surfers beach. It is a sandy beach that stretches fo... We recommend this beach for families, surfing.
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  • Noordhoek Beach  
    Noordhoek beach is a about 7km of pure white sand with excellent surfing conditions. It is a great beach for families , sun seekers, familie... We recommend this beach for surfing.
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  • Sandy Bay Beach  
    Still one of Cape Town's best naturist spots. Sandy bay is a small isolated beach known for it's nudity. It is sheltered from the wind and h... We recommend this beach for nudity.
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  • Scarborough Beach  
    Scarborough Beach is a kite-surfers dream. Kite-surfers of the highest order come to this little beach to perform their incredile craft. ... We recommend this beach for families.
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  • Tableview Beach  
    Tableview has a long long sandy beach that has magnificent views of Cape Town city and Table Mountain. This beach is great for early morning... We recommend this beach for surfing.
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  • Witsands Beach  
    Witsands Beach Witsands Beach, maternity ward for the Southern Right Whale, lies on the Cape South Coast, about a three hour drive from Ca... We recommend this beach for sport.
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Beach stories around South Africa
  • Loving Cape Town
    'I first landed in Cape Town on business. When I saw Table Mountain from the plane window I stopped breathing - the view was too big to take in otherwise. It was a clear, warm, sunny day and Table Moun...'..read more
  • Getting Your Teeth Into Shark Conservation
    'Hopefully you'll forgive the rather obvious pun of the title because shark conservation breaks offer the possibility of a fantastic and rewarding new experience.

    A quick reality check - Perhaps the u...'..read more
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Most popular hotels in Cape Town based on user confidence
  • Victoria & Alfred Hotel
    Hotel Class: 4 stars
    Part of the V&A Waterfront, this hotel enjoys an ideal location in the heart of Cape Town and benefits from picturesque views of Table Mountain. The Victoria & Alfred Hotel is a luxurious oasis in one of the city’s most bustling areas.
  • Coral International Cape Town
    Hotel Class: 5 stars
    Centrally located at the foot of Table Mountain, this 5-star hotel offers luxurious accommodation and excellent service in the heart of the city, close to the V&A Waterfront and Table Mountain Cable Way.
  • The Westin Grand Cape Town Arabella Quays
    Hotel Class: 5 stars
    Located at the entrance to the V&A Waterfront, within walking distance of many of Cape Town's attractions, this large hotel impresses with its luxurious accommodation and world-class spa.
  • Protea Hotel Victoria Junction
    Hotel Class: 4 stars
    Combining stylish design and a central location, this hotel boasts views of the V&A Waterfront and other attractions, providing you with a great base in Cape Town.
  • Protea Hotel President
    Hotel Class: 4 stars
    Situated on the Bantry Bay beachfront , just a short walk along the promenade to Cape Town's famous V&A Waterfront, this hotel is close to Camps Bay, Clifton and impresses with its many facilities.
  • Ambassador Hotel
    Hotel Class: 4 stars
    Directly situated on the rocks of Bantry Bay, boasting panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, this deluxe hotel impresses with its spectacular setting and sophisticated atmosphere.

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