Blouberg

Blouberg is situated across Table Bay from Cape Town and gives a wonderful view of the city. It is from Bloubergstrand beach that the perfect picture postcard of Table Mountain is often taken.

This coast has long empty sandy beaches frequented by dog walkers and kite flyers. The large crashing waves are perfect for windsurfing, wave jumping and colourful hobie cats. There are a whole host of restaurants all within a stone's throw of the beach and a very youthful atmosphere.

Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned, can be seen quite clearly from the Blouberg beach. Few were able to escape and swim to the mainland because of strong currents and sharks. But don't worry, the sharks feed on seals far out in the bay and are never seen close to shore.