compiled by local destination specialists.
Llandudno CAPE TOWN'S ATLANTIC SEABOARD, SOUTH AFRICA
The Atlantic Seaboard
Driving south from Cape Town to Llandudno along the Atlantic Seaboard, the road hugs the shoreline, with the Twelve Apostles mountain range towering above the road on the left and the panorama of the Atlantic Ocean on the right. In the late afternoon of summer, take the time to pull into one of the view sites and savor the view as the sun sets over the ocean.The Atlantic shore is mostly extremely rugged with wave swept coves, cliffs and numerous ship wrecks – a hint at why mariners called this the Cape of Storms. The ocean on this side of the peninsula is cold and very clear, popular for crayfish snorkeling and scuba diving.
Llandudno
Nestled between mountains and sea, the elite residential village of Llandudno offers a secluded sandy beach for residents and day visitors. The white sands, huge outcrops of granite boulders and mountain backdrop all provide a most beautiful beach setting.
The stern of an oil tanker is perched on the rocks a few hundred yards offshore. The vessel broke free from a salvage tow in 1977, when a Northwesterly gale broke the tugboat's towline. The front half of the vessel broke off and sank in a following storm.
The tug had been towing two salvaged vessels at the time, but both were lost in the gale. The second vessel ran aground on the rocky shoreline further north towards Camps Bay and provided host to a "shipwreck party" or two until it was salvaged for scrap. What remains of its keel is still visible on the rocks alongside Victoria Road at low tide.
Llandudno Beach
Llandudno is a self-drive destination for beachgoers. Parking is limited near the beach, so get there early! The beach has lifeguards on duty during the summer season, operated by the Llandudno Surf Lifesaving club.
Self-catering accommodation is available in Llandudno, but there are no hotels, gas stations or shops here, so visitors to the beach need to pack a picnic lunch.
Huge granite formations and boulders stretch out into the ocean along this stretch of shoreline, surrounding a small cove of white sand and surf, providing a most beautiful beach setting. Llandudno's icy ocean and at times rough surf, although not ideal for bathing, do not detract from its attraction for sunbathing and surfing. It's a popular beach in summer with locals, Capetonians and visitors from farther afield.
Llandudno Beach and Surf
Llandudno Beach, Sunset Rocks and Shipwreck
Walks and Trails - The granite formations to the south of Llandudno beach and at Sunset Rocks also attract sunbathers and bouldering enthusiasts. A 20 minute walk along a path above sunset rocks leads to an isolated sandy beach known as Sandy Bay, which is also an "unofficial" nudist beach. Remember to bring along everything you need with you (especially water!) as there are no shops or vendors on the beach. The hike in and out can be very hot, with no access by road. Best to visit during weekends when it is not too lonely.
Note: Videos can be played back in full-screen mode for your viewing enjoyment. All videos are hosted on YouTube.
Rolling Retro 2012 - with RVCA & Vudu Surf | Llandudno[5:50 min] [Attribution: theGoodLife]The 2012 Rolling Retro at Llandudno was an incredible day of sun, warm water (in Cape Town) and retro surfboards! The beach was packed and the crowd were entertained by surfers such as Jordy Smith, Roosta, Chad du Toit, Michael Grendon and Chris Leppan. We even had a Sunfish (Shark) and a surfing bulldog! |
Bouldering Llandudno Beach - Cape Town/SA
[6:04 min] [Attribution: Caioafeto]
|
More: Cape Town
Cape Peninsula Attractions
| Highlights of the Cape Peninsula| Boyes Drive | Cape Town and Peninsula Beaches |
|
Camps Bay | Cape Point and Cape Of Good Hope Nature Reserve |
| Chapman's Peak Drive |False Bay Attractions and Activities |
|
Groot Constantia Wine Estate |
Hout Bay | Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens |
| Llandudno | Penguin Colony at Boulders | Silvermine Nature Reserve |
| COLDER OCEAN TEMPERATURES |
| TABLE BAY BEACHES: |
| Blouberg Strand | Milnerton |
| ATLANTIC SEABOARD BEACHES: |
| Clifton's Beaches | Camps Bay |
| Llandudno | Hout Bay |
| SOUTH ATLANTIC BEACHES: |
| Noordhoek | Kommetjie |
| CAPE POINT NATURE RESERVE: |
| Diaz Beach |
| WARMER OCEAN TEMPERATURES |
| CAPE HELDERBERG BEACHES: |
| Gordon's Bay | The Strand | FALSE BAY BEACHES: |
| Muizenberg | St James and Kalk Bay |
| Fish Hoek | Boulders Beach |
| MAP: Cape Town beaches and Peninsula |
IMPORTANT: All information provided in this website is for research purposes only. No warranty, explicit or implied, is given in respect to the accuracy or completeness of this information by FindTripInfo.com or content contributors. This website contains links to other websites solely as a convenience to you. The presence of such a link does not imply a responsibility for (or endorsement of) the linked site, its operator, or its contents.
Copyright © 2010 - 2014 FindTripInfo.com and content providers. All Rights Reserved.