Bloubergrant
The seaside hamlet of Bloubergrant is one of the many reasons that the city of Cape Town is not only an immensely popular holiday destination, but also a preferred residential location for many South Africans. Not to be confused with Bloubergstrand which lies just north of it, Bloubergrant is north of the Cape Town CBD and is directly opposite from the infamous Robben Island, which was home to the country's most celebrated figure Nelson Mandela for 27 years while he was being held captive.
Bloubergrant is a hive of activity, but it is also tranquil and idyllic largely thanks to the pristine stretch of coastline it is settled on. The views are even more riveting and spellbinding than the sandy white beaches with the city's most famous landmark Table Mountain seen from here; waking up to a glorious African sunrise with a walk on the beach and the mountain hovering majestically ahead is one of the most humbling and glorious vantage points found anywhere in Cape Town. Furthermore, Bloubergrant is a haven for all water sports pastimes particularly wave surfers, kite surfers, and windsurfers; during summer it is the ideal spot to bask under the sun and top up your tan. With a plethora of shops, restaurants, cafes, golf courses, and other convenient amenities literally on its doorstep, it is no wonder Bloubergrant is so popular.
Bloubergrant also boasts an amazing and enviable geographical position within the city of Cape Town. It is less then 15 minutes away from the iconic V&A Waterfront, only 10 minutes away from the entertainment and shopping Mecca of Canal Walk, and virtually a stone's throw from the start of the sumptuous West Coast where travellers can enjoy wine-tasting, wild flowers during spring, supreme mountain ranges, and of course a stunning array of beautiful, unspoilt beaches.
