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Hire Car Cape Town Airport for a fantastic False Bay holiday. The scenic villages of False Bay never cease to delight and the beaches are postcard-perfect!

False Bay

The extensive, white False Bay beaches are ideal for relaxed holidays. False Bay is situated on the southern side of Table Mountain on the Indian Ocean, where the sea is 3-4 degrees warmer than the cold Atlantic. The shoreline curves from Hangklip on the east to Cape Point on the west and is peppered with a collection of delightful little beach towns and fishing villages.

The area is well-known for its gorgeous beaches, peaceful atmosphere and appetizing food. Many artistic people have chosen to make False Bay their home, so galleries and intriguing shops give visitors hours of browsing indulgence. From June till October there are plenty of whale watching opportunities as whales take up residence in the bay to mate and calve. If you hire car Cape Town Airport for travelling False Bay, Muizenberg is the best place to start.

Muizenberg

Muizenberg is an exciting town settled at the base of the mountain of the same name. Muizenberg Beach is a regular choice with families and people learning to surf. The beach has been celebrated in many a postcard and photograph featuring the brightly painted changing rooms. Local boys are known to amuse themselves by somersaulting off the change room stair rails! Muizenberg, like other settlements along the western side of the False Bay Coast, has thus far refused to submit to the pressures of developers wanting to change the image of the town.

Kalk Bay

Kalk Bay is a quaint little fishing village, deriving its name from the lime extraction that used to take place in the area. Kalk Bay is known for its creative community, popular restaurants and theatre. The little streets are packed with appealing shops and galleries displaying the products of local artists, and the village has a wonderful sense of community.

Fish Hoek

Fish Hoek is an attractive town and has a great beach; big and well-suited to family get-togethers. Many families use the beach because there’s plenty of space for beach sports and opportunity to rest and enjoy the scenery. The water is generally calm and lifeguards watch over the beach, so it’s one of the best beaches for swimming. People also choose Fish Hoek beach for its walking and snorkelling. The walkway is marvellous for leisurely strolls and whale watching in season.

Simon’s Town

Simon’s Town is a fascinating place to visit. It’s the home of the navy and the harbour hosts a number of naval ships. Simon’s Town’s “historical mile” features 21 buildings over 150 years old as well as three museums: one local, one naval and one for toys. Look out for the statue of “Just Nuisance”, the famous Great Dane awarded the title of “Able Seaman”.

Boulders Beach

Boulders Beach is “the penguin beach”, the home of thousands of endangered African (Jackass) Penguins. A small fee grants visitors access to the beach, where they can walk on the sand with the penguins! A boardwalk runs between two “penguin beaches” and if you’re interested you can visit the information centre which runs a documentary on the penguins in Simon’s Town and their extraordinary habitat.

False Bay is a wonderful holiday venue for adults and children alike. Why not hire car Cape Town Airport and plan your own adventure?