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- Destinations
- Africa
- South Africa
- Cape Town
- Beaches
Beaches
Cape Town has some great beaches, but the most easily accessible
are on the Atlantic Ocean where the water is unbelievably cold; the
locals rarely venture in beyond knee-high depths. The most popular
is Camps Bay beach; a long, wide stretch of golden sand packed with
locals and tourists alike and backed by a strip of fashionable bars
and restaurants. Just towards town is Clifton, whose four beaches,
imaginatively called First, Second, Third and Fourth, are situated
beneath exclusive houses and apartments set into the cliff that
protect sunbathers from the harsh southwesterly wind. First Beach
is the largest and most popular with families (the steps are
shorter), Second Beach is preferred by the 'camp' and 'hip' crowd,
and Third and Fourth are usually frequented by well-toned locals
and, when the waves are up, surfers. The small suburb of Llandudno,
15 minutes south of Camps Bay, is home to another excellent beach
and is popular with locals from the Southern Suburbs or those keen
to avoid the crowds. There are no bars or restaurants here, the
nearest being at Hout Bay, another 10 minutes south. Hout Bay's
long beach is popular with families and walkers but is not as
stunning as its neighbours. The most popular beach for surfers is
Muizenberg.
Information & Facts
Language
South Africa has 11 official languages, including
Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu and Sotho. English is widely
spoken.
Money
South Africa's currency is the Rand (ZAR), which is divided into
100 cents. Money can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and
the larger hotels. ATMs are widely available (there is a daily
limit for cash withdrawals) and major international credit cards
are widely accepted, except in petrol stations where cash is
required. Visitors should be vigilant when drawing cash from ATMs,
as con artists are known to operate there. Travellers cheques and
some foreign currencies are accepted at larger hotels and shops,
but commission is charged, otherwise all commercial banks will
exchange them.
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