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| A view of Table Mountain from Bloubergstrand. |
Bloubergstrand (Blaauwberg - literally translated as Blue Mountain Beach)
is one of my favourite areas in and around Cape Town, not only because of the
spectacular views of Table Mountain, but also because of its scenic beach with
long white sand. It is a very popular tourist destination and usually attracts
large numbers of local and foreign visitors and is only 20 km away from Cape
Town city centre. On a clear day one can even see Robben Island in the far distance (Robben
Island is best known for its most legendary prisoner, former president Mr
Nelson Mandela).
Numerous and affordable self-catering accommodation is available in this
area via wheretostay and we usually try to stay close to the beach
with unspoiled views of the surrounding area.
The only downside is that the seawater is very cold because of the cold
Benguela current but the area is very popular for kitesurfing.
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| View from Big Bay, a popular beach next to Bloubergstrand. |
We also love visiting Big Bay on the west side of Bloubergstrand where
you can have lunch with splendid views of the blue ocean and watch all the
surfers. It has a small shopping mall
with some really interesting shops. Ons Huisie (our small house), is another
interesting restaurant to come for a breakfast and I can really recommend the
food. Because it is so popular with
visitors as it is located almost on the beach, it will perhaps be a good
idea to first make a reservation.
If you would like to visit the West Coast, staying in Bloubergstrand will also give you an easy access route.
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| View from Ons Huisie restaurant. |
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