Cape Town Information
Suburbs
Cape Town's oceanfront suburb of Bantry Bay is situated between Clifton and Seapoint. Beautiful views over the ocean can be enjoyed from here. The four star Ambassador Hotel in Bantry Bay nestles on the ocean's cliffs and provides for an unforgettable setting. The Protea Hotel President offers magnificent views over the ocean while t...
The suburb of Bellville used to be a city in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. Today, the residential suburb of Belville is part of the greater Cape Town metropolitan area. Belville falls within the area of the City of Cape Town municipality.
Originally called "12 Mile Stone" due to its distance of 12 miles fro...
Bloubergstrand is beautifully situated in close proximity of Cape Town along the shores of Table Bay in South Africa. It is located about 25 km to the north of the Cape Town city centre. Its name Bloubergstrand in Afrikaans means "blue mountain beach" derived from Blaauwberg, a nearby mountain. Bloubergstrand is mainly residentia...
Camps Bay is located in close proximity to the Cape Town city center. The biggest attraction in Camps Bay is the white sandy beach which is edged with tropical palm trees. Two popular activities are sun bathing and enjoying cocktails while the sun sets. If visitors prefer greener pastures there is a grass promenade where one can picnic and enjoy...
Cape Town's city centre is a relatively small area and can be covered on foot. Greenmarket Square and St. George's Mall are situated at the heart of Cape Town. The lively city centre of Cape Town is characterized with African vibes, sounds and crafts of Africa, mixed up with European heritage.
The Cape Town city centre can be split int...
The suburb of Century City in Cape Town, South Africa, features entertainment, residential, retail and office components. Century City is situated about 10 km to the north-east of the city centre of Cape Town along the N1 highway between Cape Town and Belville. Century City is traversed by numerous waterways, wetlands and canals creating a...
Claremont is a residential suburb of Cape Town in South Africa. Claremont is located six miles south of the city of Cape Town, and forms part of the 'Southern Suburbs'. It is an important commercial and residential area, which is currently experiencing significant growth and development.
Until the arrival of Dutch colonists in 1652, th...
Constantia Valley is a viticulture gem on the outskirts of Cape Town’s city centre. For visitors with limited time, it is a fantastic and accessible alternative to other wine routes further afield. Vines were first introduced here in 1685, when Governor Simon van der Stel acquired a tract of virgin land that he named Constantia. On his far...
The suburb of Epping in Cape Town's Western Cape Province, South Africa, is home to many industries and factories. Epping is an industrial area located in Cape Town. ...
The Foreshore of Cape Town is situated along the harbour in Cape Town. Many restaurants, bars, shops, hotels, the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) as well as headoffices of large companies can be found here. The Foreshore of Cape Town is located adjacent to the city centre.
The Foreshore is an area of land which...
Gardens is a residential and business area located next to the Cape Town city centre. It is here where one finds many shops, restaurants, bars and entertainment facilities. It is located below the cable car station to Table Mountain....
The suburb of Green Point is situated next to Sea Point in Cape Town. It is famous for its big Sunday market which is a fleamarket with thousands of stalls around the stadium. Mainly African arts and crafts are sold here. Greenpoint is home to the 70 000 seater Soccer World Cup 2010 stadium.
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Hout Bay is a beautiful and unique coastal suburb of Cape Town, South Africa. Hout Bay lies in a valley on the Atlantic Seaboard of the Cape Peninsula and is twenty kilometres south of the Cape Town city centre.
It derives its name from the Afrikaans word Houtbaai meaning Wood Bay and was first made famous for its ample supply of good...
Kalk Bay is a fishing village on the coast of False Bay, South Africa. It lies in a beautiful setting, wedged between the ocean and sharply rising mountainous heights which are buttressed by crags of grey sandstone.
A literal translation from the Dutch/Afrikaans name "Kalkbaai" is "Lime Bay". The railway from the c...
The coastal town of Kommetjie is a suburb of Cape Town, in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is situated about half way down the west coast of the Cape Peninsula, at the southern end of the long wide beach which runs northwards towards Chapman's Peak and Noordhoek.
The village of Kommetjie nestles around a small, natural a...
The Cape Town suburb of Lakeside is situated between West Lake and Muizenberg in South Africa's Western Province, with the rugged Steenberg towers in the backdrop and the Zandvlei in the foreground.
Lakeside is a highly sought after residential area. From Bunker and Leicester Roads great views o...
Milnerton is a suburb of Cape Town situated on the Atlantic Ocean 11 kilometres to the north of Cape Town city's centre. Milnerton is known for its magnificent properties, beautiful lagoon, links golf course and close proximity to Cape Town's attractions.
Milnerton's beach is well known for its postcard perfect views of Cape Town city ...
The Southern suburb of Mowbray is located in Cape Town's Western Province of South Africa. Mowbray's original name was Driekoppen which is a Dutch name meaning "Three heads".
Mowbray borders to the west the M3 highway, beyond which lies Devil's Peak, and on the north by the N2 freeway, beyond which lies th...
The beach-side suburb of Muizenberg is located in Cape Town, South Africa, in the Western Cape Province. Muizenberg is situated where the shore of the Cape Peninsula curves round to the east on the False Bay coast.
Historically, the village of Muizenberg in South Africa has several special features, including the Het Posthuys / t...
The suburb of Newlands is located about 10 km away from the Cape Town city centre and the V&A Waterfront in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. Newlands is home to many homes, guest houses, offices, shops as well as restaurants, sports grounds, hospitals and entertainment areas such as the Cavendish Shopping Centre and the ...
The suburb of Pinelands is situated on the edge of the southern suburbs of Cape Town in South Africa. Pinelands is also called the "garden city" of Cape Town and is known for its large thatched houses. Pinelands is primarily a residential area and is often praised for its peacefulness and abundance of trees.
Pinelands ...
Up to the thirties, the oceanfront Cape Town suburb of Sea Point was a little seaside resort out of town, where affluent Capetonian citizens had their holiday and weekend homes. From the fifties on, highrising apartment houses were erected here. Similar to Hillbrow and Johannesburg, it was regarded to be chic - a la New York - to live in a high ...
Simon's Town is rich in the historical significance of South Africa. The settlement of Simons Town in the Cape Peninsula, South Africa, was founded in 1743 as a winter anchorage by the first governor of the Cape, Simon van der Stel and named after him. After the British had taken over the Cape in 1806, the town became a base of the Royal Navy. I...
Tokai a large residential suburb of Cape Town, South Africa, is located on the beautiful foothills of Constantiaberg along the Table Mountain range. Tokai is bordered by Steenberg and Kirstenhof to the South, Bergvliet to the East, Constantia to the North and the SAFCOL pine tree plantations against the mountain to the West. To...
The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town, South Africa, is named after Queen Victoria and her son Prince Alfred. The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront was originally built in 1860 and has gone through many changes since then. Due to its favourable geographical position, Cape Town is one of the most important sea ports in the world....
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