Wednesday, June 19, 2013

A Guide to Camps Bay — Cape Town, South Africa's Prime Resort Spot

So you've booked a room at an exclusive Camps Bay, Cape Town boutique hotel like www.primi-royal.com. Surely, you are in for a great holiday to remember. If this is the first time for you to visit this part of South Africa, it will pay to know a few things about the place. And we are making things a lot easier for you with this article. Here, we have gathered a few important facts on Camps Bay, introducing you to your next destination before you even fly in for your vacation.

1. Known as among the most affluent suburbs in South Africa's legislative capital, Camps Bay is flanked by the magnificent Twelve Apostles, a range of peaks that is part of Table Mountain Range. Moreover, its coastal location affords a magnificent view of and easy access to the Atlantic Ocean.

2. Ever since a slew of restaurants, bars, and hotels started springing up in the area, the high-end, coastal suburb has become a renowned tourism destination. During summer, its palm-fringed, white-sand beaches see an influx of foreign visitors and local tourists alike. It also boasts a trendy nightlife that appeals most especially to the young demographic.

3. To enter Camps Bay, you only have to drive westward along the coastal road from Cape Town's Central Business District. Alternatively, you may opt to take Chapman's Peak Drive. If you don't have your own car, you can hop on one of the sightseeing buses that tour the city daily.

4. Because of its fairly small land area, Camps Bay can be explored by foot. But if you prefer riding around to walking, you will easily spot taxis in the area. This mode of transportation is helpful, especially to those staying in the topmost areas of the suburb, because from there, one needs to walk at least for an hour to get to the nearest beach.

5. From your accommodation in Camps Bay, Cape Town, you will be able to access a number of remarkable beaches:
a) A famed dive site that is also known as Witsand, Lui Bay features 2 scrap vessels that got submerged during a storm in 1977.
b) Bakoven is home to numerous sheltered coves that you may choose to explore.
c) Are you looking for a beach where you can comfortably have a picnic with your pals? Then head to Oudekraal. Here, you will find a grassy, covered area with tables, benches, and toilets.
d) If you love surfing and you're looking for the most challenging breaks in the area, then Glen Beach should be your destination.
e) While soaking up the sun, you may also enjoy shopping when in Koeel. Here, you will find an open-air curio market, where you will spot handcrafted African trinkets.
f) The Blue Flag Camps Bay Beach is the suburb's largest white-sand stretch and is also the nearest to Primi Royal location.

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