Table Mountain view
Across the bay.
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Bloubergstrand is a seaside suburb on the shore of Table Bay, about 12 km in a straight line north of central Cape Town. Its long white beach is famous for the classic postcard view of Table Mountain across the water, with Lion's Head and Devil's Peak on either side. The name means «blue mountain beach» in Afrikaans and comes from Blaauwberg, a nearby hill 231 m high. Robben Island lies about 10 km offshore and can be seen from the beach on clear days. Khoekhoe herders lived here long before Europeans arrived. Strong south-easterly winds in summer make Bloubergstrand one of the world's best-known kitesurfing spots, and the bay is often dotted with colourful kites. The Atlantic water is cold, so most people come to walk the sand, watch the surfers and kitesurfers and eat at the seafront restaurants. The view is at its best at sunset, when Table Mountain glows across the bay, and on calm mornings when its reflection lies on the water. The beach is free. Swim only where lifeguards are on duty, as currents can be strong.
Across the bay.
Over the waves.
Best for photos.
Table Bay, Cape Town, South Africa
The water is cold and currents strong; swim only where lifeguards are on duty.
At sunset or on a calm morning.