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Cape Town accommodation. The best surfing beach in the vicinity, Glen Beach is one of the quieter beaches in this trendy section of coast just north of Camps Bay in Cape Town.Beaches on the west coast of the Cape Peninsula tend to be colder than their counterparts on the east coast, but they are typically more sheltered from the Cape's gusty southeaster wind.
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Nice small and quite beach
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Glen beach is definitely one of the quietest beaches on the Atlantic seaboard side, which is why I often like to go there. Camps Bay and Clifton are utterly PACKED with people on hot summery days so nice to get away from the crowds on this little beach. The Actual beach size is pretty small and the sand is often washed away leaving a rocky beach wh...
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Things to do near Glen Beach
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Camps Bay Beach on the Atlantic Seaboard in Cape Town is lined with many summer cocktail spots and fashionable stores and eating spots (it has the development that Clifton lacks). This long white-sand beach is lined with palm trees, and is a good family beach or trendy sun-tanning location. Beache... [ read more... ] |
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One of the Cape Peninsula's premier skin-diving spots. It has a tidal pool.
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Clifton Beach, at the foot of Lion's Head, is one of the trendiest summer spots in Cape Town and is an incredible place from which to view the Cape sunset. Clifton is comprised of 4 smaller beaches, each of which is divided by boulders and attracts a different crowd. For example Clifton 4th beach i... [ read more... ] |
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This tiny beach is not as popular as some of it's neighbouring beaches like Camps Bay and Clifton, but is just as beautiful, and often provides a tranquil and idyllic getaway from the crowds.
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Accommodation near Glen Beach
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Set amongst a wooded area, The Glen Apartments takes its name from the 35 acre Glen forest nature reserve that the apartments verge on in Camps Bay.
The Glen Apartments consists of luxury serviced apartments with views of the ocean, Twelve Apostles mountain range and Lion’s Head, and finished wi... [ read more... ] |
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The luxurious Primi Seacastle is located on the Atlantic seaboard on Camps Bay's Golden Mile, Cape Town´s most prestigious coastline address. Situated virtually on top of the beach, with Table Mountain as a majestic backdrop, to the modern, 4 Star Bed and Breakfast.... [ read more... ] |
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Camps Bay Retreat 5 Star Boutique Hotel is a sanctuary for the soul, set on four acres of lush green nature reserve. With a mountain meditation pool, thickets of trees, waterfalls and streams, it is a peaceful paradise, where meditative moments are waiting to be had.
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La Grange is a real hidden gem. Set in a tranquil environment, situated on a quiet cul-de-sac, next to a small stream that meanders its way down from Lion’s Head. This gives it a very different feel, for although it is with in a few minutes walk of the beach, and the general hubbub of Camps Bay, i... [ read more... ] |
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