Western Cape of South Africa Beaches

The Cape Town area is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. There are beaches for individuals, couples, and families to enjoy. Cape Town's beaches are popular with both local residents and tourists to the Western Cape of South Africa. There are a variety of beaches to choose from. Beaches on the Atlantic Coast have cool waters and many restaurants that are easily accessible. The Western Cape of South Africa beaches off False Bay are warmer and less developed and more family oriented.

Atlantic Ocean Beaches on the Western Cape of South Africa

Along the Western Cape of South Africa are the beaches that have made the area known as the Cape Town Riviera. Te area is positioned along the Atlantic Cost on the western side of the Cape Peninsula. The beaches are more protected from the strong winds and have more time in the summer sun. However, the water does tend to be cooler on these beaches than on the beaches of False Bay.

The Western Cape of South African Table Bay beaches are located north of the Atlantic Seaboard. They are near Robben Island and Table Mountain. The beaches found here are idea for swimming, windsurfing, paddle skiing, and surfing. A few of these lovely beaches are Dolphin, Table View, Blouberg's, Big Bay and Little Bay, and Milnerton.

The beaches along the Atlantic Seaboard of the Western Cape of South Africa are where many people visit if they want to watch the crowds and be seen themselves. In addition to the people watching you can also sun bathe, play volleyball, and swim. A few of these beaches are Clifton, Seapoint, Three Anchor Bay, Camps Bay, Hout Bay, and Sandy Bay.

False Bay Beaches on the Western Cape of South Africa

False Bay Beaches

The Western Cape of South Africa beaches of False Bay are located between the Helderberg beaches in the east and Cape Point on the western end of the bay. Some of the Helderber Beaches are Bikini Beach, Gordon's Bay, Strand, and Kogel Bay. They are all approximately forty-five minutes from the center of Cape Town and are ideal for families that want to enjoy swimming, surfing, beach walks, sun bathing, and fishing.

The False Bay Beaches of the Western Cape of South Africa can be found along a curve that runs from the Helderberg beaches on the eastern portion of the bay to Cape Point which can be found at the western end. The Helderberg Beaches include Gordon's Bay, Bikini Beach, Kogel Bay and Strand. These beaches are approximately forty-five minutes from Cape Town and are perfect for families and individuals who want to swim surf, beach walk, sun bathe, or fish. The False Bay Beaches include the Muizenberg, Fish Hoek, St. James, Glencairn, Boulders, Diaz Beach, and Smitswinkelbaai. These are best for individuals who want to swim, sun bathe, walk along the beach, surf or body board.

All of the beaches along the coastline of the Western Cape of South Africa have something unique to offer visitors. The variety of activities ensures that all beach goers will have a fantastic time. If the beach you visit doesn't have exactly what you are looking for or is too crowded for you, dozens of other beaches are only minutes away. The beaches along the coast of the Western Cape of South Africa are great for all ages.

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