Cape Town - South Africa

Location

Blouberg lies on the west coast of Table Bay and a relaxed 20-minute drive from Cape Town city centre. Bloubergstrand beach gives a wonderful view of Cape Town, and it is from here that the perfect postcard pictures of Table Mountain is often taken. The rolling dunes of the Atlantic beach at Blouberg form part of the unique Cape floral kingdom, which is renowned worldwide for its diversity and richness of plant species.

History

The second British occupation of the Cape started on Blouberg Hill in 1806 when General Sir David Baird and his British expedition forces won the battle against the Dutch East India forces under General Janssens. Ruins of this battle are visible to this day on the impressive mass of Blouberg Hill.

Attractions

The coast of Blouberg offers long, sandy beaches frequented by dog walkers and kite flyers. The large crashing waves, supported by the regular strong southeaster winds of the Western Cape, makes Blouberg one of the fastest and hottest places worldwide for windsurfing. Wave jumpers and colourful hobie cats can be seen dotted against the azure of the sea. Fishing, sailing and boating trips are other popular activities. Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned, can be seen quite clearly from the beach at Blouberg.

Within a stone's throw of the beach, a whole host of restaurants offers excellent dining. Blouberg provides a great variety of modern shopping centres with all that your heart could desire, as well as all other amenities, including cinemas, which can be expected from one of the fastest growing areas in Cape Town.

You will find excellent golf courses in the Blouberg area, especially at Atlantic Beach and in Milnerton.

Blouberg is a popular holiday destination, and the beaches are frequented by tourists and locals alike. The suburb is known for its natural beauty, youthful atmosphere, lovely and affordable accommodation and friendly people.