Two Cape Town tidal pools are the ‘prettiest in the world’

Not one, but TWO gorgeous tidal pools in Cape Town have made the “14 prettiest ocean pools in the world” list. Here they are…

Tempting Tidal Pools of the Cape

Let’s face it, sometimes you just can’t beat a dip in a gloriously refreshing ocean (tidal) pool. And those who live in or have visited Cape Town, are certainly spoiled for choice when it comes to fantastic tidal pools. They’re sprinkled all around the city, from the South Peninsula to the Atlantic Seaboard, dotting beaches with their beauty.

Now, in a list compiled by publication Condé Nast Traveller, two of the Mother City’s perfect pools have been named amongst the “14 prettiest ocean pools in the world”.

But which pools made the list?

Well, according to the article, Camps Bay Ocean Pool next to Camps Bay Beach and Milton Tidal pool in Sea Point were the top choices for the Cape, sitting alongside some of the world’s most stunning ocean pools, including Bondi Beach in Australia and Madeira in Portugal. 

Camps Bay Tidal Pool

In their write-up of this fabulous pool, Condé Nast Traveller said that “visitors are surprisingly spoiled for choice when it comes to seawater pools on Cape Town’s coasts. This one found along the Atlantic Seaboard is surrounded by stunning panoramic shots of Table Mountain and the Twelve Apostles. It’s recommended to go in the late afternoon to enjoy the sun dip directly in front of the infinity edge and afterwards, book a table at one of the many restaurants a short walk away.”

Sea Point Tidal Pool

While the Sea Point Tidal Pool was described in the article as follows: ‘Everyone knows Cape Town has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, but its ocean pools are one not to overlook. One of the most celebrated in the region, this tidal pool stunningly contrasts the white sandy beach with its emerald-turquoise colours fed by the Atlantic and Indian waters. It’s a popular destination due to its ease of accessability and it’s great for safe swimming with the family.’

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