False Bay Cape Town

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

False Bay is linked to Cape Town by rail. The suburban line to Simons Town runs alongside the sea and is so close to the sea in places that unsuspecting passengers occasionally get soaked by the spray of waves breaking on the rocks below!

Stops along the way include Muizenberg which was once the home of Cecil John Rhodes, one time prime minister of the Cape and founder of the still mighty De Beers diamond empire, his cottage is now a museum and can be visited daily during the week.

Kalk Bay is a fishing village which still retains much of its original character and has a vibrant night life as well as interesting shops which are open seven days a week, the town was first inhabited in the seventeenth century by shipwrecked seamen and deserters.

Fish Hoek was until recently the only dry town in South Africa, the land on which the town was built was donated by Lord Charles Somerset in 1818 on the condition that their be no wine house on the property.

The end of the line is Simons Town, established in 1743 as a port, the town was taken over by the Royal Navy in 1814, under whose control it remained until finally being handed over to the South African Navy in 1957. The "Historic Mile" (twenty one of the buildings in St Georges street are over 150 years old), is a popular walk along pavements once trodden by Admiral Nelson. The Simons Town Museum has displays on the early history of the town, and is open to visitors daily except Sunday.

The Boulders Beach penguin colony is one of only two mainland breeding colonies of the Jackass penguin and also offers sheltered swimming.

Cape Point Nature Reserve is a sight not to be missed. First named "Cape of Storms" by early seafarers the Reserve now boasts excellent tourist facilities.

Whether your preference is for a hearty meal at the restaurant or a brisk walk to the top of the 678 metre high peak. For the less energetic the only funicular in Africa
will whisk you to the top in style.

Who knows, you may even spot the legendary 17th century ship "The Flying Dutchman"; which disappeared mysteriously while trying to round the Cape, and is reportedly sometimes still seen trying on a misty night!
 

False Bay Cape Town Sub-Areas

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