One of the best attractions for Cape Town in South Africa is definitely the beaches. There are dozens of pristine and wonderful beaches that are hot tourist spots for the whole year. Most people consider the beaches to be their ideal holiday destinations. For them nothing can match the beauty when the sea, the sand and the sun merge together and give the ultimate source of pleasure. Here they have the most striking beaches in the whole world. The experience is truly enlivening.
Camps Bay Beach is undoubtedly one of the best of the lot. It is a tree lined beach bordering the wonderful Atlantic Ocean. It is set at the foothills of the gorgeous Twelve Apostles. It is only 10 minutes from the city centre and thus it is one of the busiest beaches in the world. It is also a secluded beach and thus it is enjoyed by families from across the globe looking for some solitude.
The road leading to the beach is fun filled and lined with variety of cafes and restaurants. The Strand is also another great tourist destination. It is a wide sandy beach of about 5 kilometers in length. It is best for swimming and there is also a near by entertainment park with golfing and tidal wave options. Strand is actually a small place at the foothills of the Hottentots Holland Mountains and False Bay. The town, which is just 40 kilometers from Cape Town, was founded in 1714.Clifton is perhaps the most popular beach in Cape Town. It is made up of four beaches and the USP of this place is the safety from the rough winds of South Easter and its wonderful beautiful beaches. The background of this beach is the impressive Table Mountain. But there are few drawbacks of this beach too. There are no shops and very few restaurants here. It is best to come to this place in the lean season when there is no rush and you can enjoy the beauty fully without the irritating crowd. Another great beach here which is great for walking, surfing and lazy swimming is the Muizenberg Beach.
The specialty of this beach is the small colorful huts amidst the clean sand all around. There is plenty of space for your complete family here and you can have a big get-together for the family or friends on the beach. If you are sports enthusiast there is are two 18-hole golf courses along with some of the best restaurants around this part of the world. The waves not too ferocious and if you want to start surfing this is the best beach for you. You can pick up the skills and equipments from Gary's Surf School.
Blouberg Beach is located between Big Bay and Table View Beach. It has some of the best rock pools in the world that you can explore through out the day if you do not want to enjoy the exquisite beach out there. It is a windy place throughout the year and thus best for water activities and most professionals actually come to this beach to enjoy wind surfing, kite surfing and boarding. If you want any more information on these and or other wonderful beaches spread all around Cape Town or want to get the bets accommodation in the city you can simply log onto www.westerncapeaccommodation.co.za.
Cape Town - The Perfect Tourist Destination