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Essentials about Clifton in brief

Together with Camps Bay, Clifton is the classiest and most expensive district of Cape Town. Located halfway between Sea Point in the north and Camps Bay in the south at the foot of Lion’s Head, this exclusive district is lined with exclusive villas of the rich and famous along the Atlantic coast.

Clifton Beaches

However, Clifton is best known for its four beaches, which may be visited even by people who do not have a seven-digit bank balance. The sections, numbered from 1 to 4, are separated by large boulders. However, at low tide, you can easily walk from one beach section to the next. Clifton Beaches are especially popular because of their relatively good protection from the notorious southeast wind.

The strongest swell is on the first beach, which is why it is most popular with surfers. Swimmers, on the other hand, prefer the fourth beach because of its calm waters, which is also usually the most crowded. The third beach section is popular with the Cape Town gay community. The second section is home to the “sportsmen” who play beach volleyball and other beach sports.

The First Beach is the northernmost beach section and mainly the “home” of young people, beach volleyball players and other athletes as well as dog owners who are allowed to bring their four-legged friends here. The Second Beach is especially popular among the gay community, but surfers often ride the waves here as well. The Third Beach is the smallest section of the beach, which is sometimes not accessible at all at high tide. So if you like it a bit quieter or more romantic, you should look for your luck at the third beach section. The Fourth Beach is the biggest and most famous beach section. Here the water is usually the calmest and the beach is also supervised by lifeguards, which is why it is especially popular with families.

Due to their sheltered location, Clifton Beaches are often a good place to spend the afternoon when the neighboring beach in Camps Bay is already too uncomfortable. In contrast to Camps Bay with its lively beach promenade, however, there are no bars or restaurants in Clifton. So if you want to spend a day on one of the beaches, you have to provide for yourself or wait for one of the vendors who sell drinks, ice cream and snacks on sunny days.

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Getting there

By public transport:

Bus lines 108 and 109: Stops Clifton 1st – 4th

By car:

The parking facilities in Clifton are very limited due to a lack of larger parking lots.