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Beaches: Muizenburg
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  • Updated By Jenniflower on April 19, 2006
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  • This was once a glorious beach. Wide with crisp water and white sand. My mum lived here 30 years ago and tells a different tale to what it became. Drug lords and miscreants moved in and the area became unfavourable. Apparently there is some rejuvenation going on though, which is great news. This beach is still a huge favourite for all the local surfers, and on the weekends it is packed solid with people from all over Cape Town.

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    Beaches: BIKINI HEAVEN
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  • By PEE-WEE on June 12, 2005
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  • CLIFTON - Cape Town
    CLIFTON
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    There can be no more famous beach in Africa than Clifton. It’s synonymous with petite bikinis, lithe lifesavers and an ethos of fashionable hedonism. Justin Fox grabbed beach bats, a Frisbee and suntan cream … and spent half a morning looking for parking. Rio’s Copa Cabana, LA’s Malibu, Sydney’s Bondi, Miami’s South Beach … Cape Town’s Clifton. These are the world’s legendary patches of sand. Protected from the Mother City’s howling southeaster, Clifton spends the summer months crammed with local beach lovers and tourists from across the globe. It actually comprises five beaches separated by granite boulders. All have squeaky-white sands and pale, icy waters. Moses is the northernmost and disappears in the winter months when the westerlies scour the sand. This cove is very secluded and often features the odd nude sunbather behind the rocks. First Beach is surrounded by tall apartment blocks and the wave action here is stronger. As a consequence it tends to be frequented by surfers, their supine molls and groups of locals playing vigorous ball games. Surrounded by million-dollar bungalows, Second and Third beaches are for the young, beautiful and trendy. Work on your tan before setting foot here. It’s all about seeing and being seen. Skimpy bikinis, oiled muscles and lots of … um, energy. Fourth is the biggest, has easy access, more parking and has become the family beach. It’s also the most sheltered from the westerly swell, so it’s here that yachts and motorboats spend the day at anchor. Fourth is the closest you’ll get locally to the Cote d’ Azure. So much for Clifton on a sizzling summer day. If you want to discover its essence, however, visit it on a crisp winter evening when it’s deserted. (Ironically the water is also much warmer in winter.) The sun’s last rays turn the granite red, water fizzes across the beach and tendrils of fog snake between the boulders. It’s then that you’ll understand what makes this stretch of sand so special.

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    Beaches: many beaches
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  • By Martman on November 3, 2005
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  • Cape Town is literally built on mountain and by sea. There are so many stunningly beautiful places, that I cannot just say "go to this place." When you are there, ask the locals for advice. There are also many beautiful beach areas to Bar-B-Que.

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    Beaches: Lamberts Bay - West...
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  • By Strand_Man on August 26, 2002
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  • Beaches - Cape Town
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    Lamberts Bay - West Coast Stellenbosch Strand - nice beach for children. Gordon's Bay - another good beach. Berg River Resort - nice camping ground on the river - lots for the young to do. Hangklip & Rooi Els - diving and Beach combing. Hermanus is built along the shores of Walker Bay. Magnificent mountains watch over the town which is home of the Southern Right Whale. Nature lovers from all over the world visit Hermanus to view these magnificent creatures from the best land based whale watching destination in the world. See http://www.hermanus.co.za/

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    Beaches: Sunset over Atlantic Ocean
  • By Pete_Thera on August 25, 2002
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    Beaches: Sunset at Camps Bay
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