Sizzling summer: A Blue Flag beach to beat the heat in CPT

The iconic huts in Muizenberg. Photo:k. venema / flickr

The city of Cape Town is known for its fabulous, white-sanded beaches, and now with the summer season in full swing – what better way to beat the heat than with a day at the beach! Here are five of of the city’s Blue Flag beaches to visit this summer.

Camps Bay

The beach at Camps Bay offers a beautiful stretch of white sand that’s flat and sprawling – perfect for lying on and soaking up the South African sunshine. Azure water laps the shore – the cooling Atlantic ocean beckoning you for a dip. The beach is a popular one, filled with young adults, families and students.

The perfect summer day at Camps Bay. Photo: Jen / flickr

Bikini Beach (Gordons Bay)

Bikini Beach in Gordons Bay is a gem! A small stretch of sand curves around some of the bluest water you will ever see, with calm, sheltered conditions that are perfect for the kiddies.

A busy day in Gordons Bay. Photo: Sundeeka Mungroo / supplied

Muizenberg

The Muizenberg area is known mostly for its beautiful beach. The young see it as a surfing/ kite-surfing hotspot, young parents see it as somewhere safe to take their kids out for a day at the beach and the middle-aged enjoy the food and spectacular views across False Bay. It’s the perfect summery weekend spot!

Colourful huts at Muizenberg beach. Photo: Ganossi / Pixabay

Fish Hoek

Neighbouring Muizenberg, Fish Hoek is considered one of Cape Town’s hidden gems when it comes to beaches. The beach is 1.5km of pristine white sands and turquoise waters, and is family-friendly and ideal for swimming, snorkelling and sunbathing. There are also many shallow rock pools to explore along parts of the shore.

Where mountain meets sea in Fish Hoek. Photo: Jako Janse van Rensburg / Unsplash

Clifton Beach

Clifton’s beaches are a definite favourite of locals and tourists alike and is arguably some of the best beaches in the country. Made up of four coves separated by giant boulders, the powdery, white sand and turquoise waters beg you to stay just a little longer!

Clifton’s beaches are a popular choise. Photo: Gary Bembridge / flickr

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Sundeeka Mungroo

Sundeeka Mungroo is a content writer, foodie and all-round adventure-seeker. She's a graduate of the University of South Africa with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature, and has worked as a copywriter and editor in the digital marketing industry. Sundeeka currently writes for I Love South Africa and The South African. She lives in the beautiful Mother City and loves exploring all that South Africa has to offer.