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Our Cape Town Beaches - A Guide

Clifton Beaches

The Atlantic beaches of Cape Town Western Cape and the Cape Peninsula are certainly a magnet for locals and tourists. There are many kilometers of white sand broken by wild rocky outcrops, and quaint seaside villages, along the ancient coastline of the Cape of Good Hope.

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Many of the popular Cape beaches are situated in sheltered bays at the various towns and fishing villages which have developed around Cape Town and the Peninsula over the years.

Want to know more about Cape Town? Here's a comprehensive travel guide: Cape Town Travel Guide
If you're looking for a special beach on which to spend the day, with convenient access to transport, shops and accommodation - or perhaps you'd prefer a more secluded alternative, then scroll down and read about my recommended selection of Cape Town beaches.

The Cape Town Atlantic coastline beaches (see below) are where the sun shines for longer

Seapoint Beach Cape Town

The Seapoint promenade
You might like to start your discovery of the Cape Town beaches with an evening stroll.. You could set off from the lighthouse in Greenpoint and meander through Seapoint along the promenade, which is a favourite venue for joggers and roller bladers.

The beaches are below the promenade which fronts the apartment blocks along the length of Seapoint. They are small and grimy, with lots of rocks and clumps of seaweed at low tide. The sea in this area is not suitable or safe enough for swimming - apart from the occasional rock pool. But locals and visitors often congregate here in hot weather to enjoy the sun.

For a range of accommodation options in Sea point Click here

Drive along the coast road from Seapoint towards Hout Bay and you'll be passing through some spectacular coastal scenery. But first stop, Clifton..

The upmarket Clifton area contains some of the most exclusive real estate in South Africa. The buildings range from beach cottages to luxury apartments and custom designed mansions, some of which are built into the mountainside, overlooking this popular part of the Cape coastline and blending in with the natural scenery.

The lively beaches of Clifton
separated by huge boulders and sheltered from the wind, are considered among the most fashionable in Cape Town. They are frequented by a young crowd of sun worshippers, many who spend their time stretched out in the sun or playing beach games. Clifton's 1st, 2nd and third beaches are small and hidden away from the road by massive upmarket apartment blocks.

Access is by steps winding down from the coast road. Parking is limited to the roadside and to a small parking lot on the coast road. The beach area is a favourite venue for party goers and often becomes lively after hours.

Clifton's Fourth is the largest most popular beach here and the best choice for visitors as it offers ample parking and refreshments facilities. Lifeguards and security are also provided.

The sea in this area is too cold for all but the most enthusiastic swimmer, so lounging about on the white sands, playing beach games and eyeing the jet skis and yachts moored offshore is a popular pastime.

For a range of accommodation at Clifton Click here

How to enjoy your Cape Town holiday Click here

Indian Ocean beaches-where the sea is warmer.. Click here

Want to know about beaches like Camps Bay, Hout Bay and Blouberg? Here's Part 2 of my beaches pages: Cape Towns Beaches

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