Attractions in Green Point

The Sea Point Pavilion is a collection of public swimming pools at the end of the Sea Point Promenade. ... [ read more... ]

Signal Hill derives its name from a signal station that was used to communicate visually with ships from atop hill. Today, the hill is most well known for the noon gun whose firing echoes though the city at noon each day as a reminder of those who died in World War I and II. The top of the hill i... [ read more... ]

The Bo-Kaap's Biesmiellah restaurant serves traditional Cape Malay food, but no alcohol is allowed. ... [ read more... ]

Robben Island is an absolute must-see attraction for every tourist to Cape Town. The 580ha oval-shaped island was once home to the maximum security prison where Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first democratically elected president, spent many of his 27 years of imprisonment. Upon Nelson Mandela's... [ read more... ]

The 3km long Sea Point Promenade is popular amongst dog walkers, joggers and anybody who enjoys fresh sea air, spectacular sea views or, indeed, soft-serve ice-cream. The palm-tree and green lawn graced promenade culminates in the Sea Point Pavilion at the end of the road where the swimming pool is... [ read more... ]

The Two Oceans Aquarium at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town is a top class facility that has a huge variety of marine wonders on display. With over 300 species of fish and animals on display, the experience should satisfy even the pickiest viewers. Not only does the aquarium offer the expected under... [ read more... ]

The Bo-Kaap Museum at 71 Wale Street is maintained as a 1760s period house. All furnishings are typical of an 18th century Muslim home and the bedroom is decorated as a traditional bridal suite. The museum is in the oldest surviving town residence that belonged to Abu Bakr Effendi who hailed from t... [ read more... ]

The Lutheran church on Strand Street was built in 1771 and was disguised as a warehouse to avoid prosecution for not following the Dutch Reformed Church prevalent at the time. Anton Anreith, the sculptor and carver, was involved in the creation of the facade and the pulpit. It is next-door to the ... [ read more... ]

The soccer stadium in Green Point is well on its way to being the most impressive stadium in Cape Town. The stadium will be completed for the 2010 FIFA soccer world cup which South Africa will be hosting. The stadium will have a capacity of 68 000, tower 52m into the air, and have many extra... [ read more... ]

The Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre is the shopping hub of the Cape Town V&A Waterfront. The mall is a series of huge warehouses that have been tastefully converted into a tourist Mecca. The Victoria Wharf boasts a diverse shopping experience that ranges from exclusive international brands such as... [ read more... ]

Visitors to Mouille Point in Cape Town are welcome to visit the Metropolitan Golfcourse. Cape Town's courses and greens are top-class and well maintained. ... [ read more... ]

The completion of the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) in 2003 was a necessary step to boost conference trade in Cape Town. ... [ read more... ]

The Martin Melck House is Cape Town's oldest Cape Dutch Home, dating back to the 18th century.  Until 1981, the Martin Melck House was owned by the Lutheran Church next-door, and today the monument has been restored to its former glory complete with traditional décor. It  now also houses the ... [ read more... ]

In terms of tourist attractions on the Cape Peninsula the V&A waterfront is a close second to only Table Mountain - the grandeur of which provides perhaps the most spectacular backdrop to a waterfront anywhere in the world. With the extensive reclamation of land from the sea during the 1930's Cape T... [ read more... ]

A public swimming pool of fresh sea-water. ... [ read more... ]

The South African Maritime Museum is a major attraction at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. It features floating exhibits such as the SAS Somerset (the world's last surviving boom defense ship) and the Alwyn Vincent (a steam tug) both of which are moored at the V&A waterfront. Displays include re... [ read more... ]

Strand Street ('beach' street) used to run along the shoreline before the reclamation of the foreshore. It now runs though the centre of town. Other than that it is notable for Lutheran Church, Martin Melck House and Koopmans-De Wet House. ... [ read more... ]

Cape Town's Cape Medical Museum gives a historical account of the medical world since the early 19th century. The museum exhibits relics from the early days of pioneering modern medicine, including a fully kitted out Victorian dentist's surgery, though to modern day medical endeavours. The museum i... [ read more... ]

The Mouille Point Lighthouse is the oldest lighthouse in South Africa. The lighthouse is a distinct red and white stripped building which is a well-known landmark in Mouille Point. The original oil powered light was first lit in 1824, but has since been replace with a more modern light source that... [ read more... ]