Cape Town Atlantic Seaboard - General and Green Point

Hundreds of thousand of foreign tourists visit South Africa every year, and most of these visitors plan a stop in Cape Town, the pride of the Southern African subcontinent. Blessed with blue skies, a balmy climate, a rich cultural heritage and a magnificent backdrop of ocean and mountain, the Mother City boasts a profusion of museums, art galleries, restaurants, shops, theatres, night spots and landmarks. Presided over by Table Mountain and skirted by the Atlantic Ocean and a string of exquisite beaches, top attractions include the bustling Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, the famed Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, the Cape Winelands, and Robben Island.

It is frequently said that Cape Town is South Africa’s own Riviera, from the golden beaches of Clifton, Camps Bay, Bakoven and Llundudno, to the vibrance and excitement of the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town has everything and more that a visitor to our piece of paradise could expect.

The strip of the peninsula’s shoreline commonly known as the Atlantic Seaboard stretches some 55 kilometres (34 miles) from the waters of Table Bay along the western coast to the nature reserve at Cape Point. The exceptional beaches and rugged mountains along this coastline not only make this a popular drive, for both locals and visitors, but also provide outstanding views across the Atlantic Ocean, with some of the most spectacular sunsets in the world. Naturally, the plush homes along the coast sell for millions.

On the slopes above the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and Table Bay is the seaside suburb of Green Point. Along with Sea Point, Green Point became home to well-heeled society. With the development of the seafront, many of the area’s numerous apartment blocks are in demand once again as South Africans and wealthy foreign investors clamour for the sea views.

Green Point Stadium has, in recent years, also become a favoured venue for the many international pop stars and music acts, which are making their way back to South Africa. However, besides the international events, Green Point Stadium is also home to local soccer teams and the Coon Carnival, and event not to be missed over New Years. The festival sees minstrels from the Cape’s coloured community don colourful costumes and parade to the vibrant sounds of musicians and singers.

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