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Melkbosstrand, Blaauwberg
Regarded as the start of the ever-growing-in-popularity Cape West Coast, Melkbosstrand is something of a village, although many regard it as a suburb of Cape Town given that it is a mere 35 kilometres outside of the city centre.
Melkbosstrand is a favourite with locals and offers hours of beach stolling, surfing, sunsets to put most sunsets to shame, and the much photographed view over Table Mountain and Robben Island.
'Melkbos' literally translates as 'milk bush' and refers to the Euphorbiaceae bushes that grow on sand dunes here, called 'melkbos' by all those familiar with the milky latex substance the plant gives off. Whilst the village is closely tied to the romantic impression of white beaches, great seafood sold at local restaurants, and one of the most popular beaches for kitesurfing, it owes its existence to a thoroughly unromantic development � the Koeberg nuclear power station - built with the help of the British and the French 6 kilometres north of Melkbosstrand, which needed housing for foreign contractors.
Melkbosstrand is nonetheless an ideal and extremely pretty base from which to explore both Cape Town and the West Coast, particularly as the Durbanville winelands are close by and the Boland Mountains, offering a number of wonderful day trips through valleys hung with vines, blue skies for most of the year and mountains looming in the background.
The villages of Darling (think 'darling' town tucked in amongst vines and home to Evita se Perron; theatre you mustn't miss!), Malmesbury (the largest town in the Swartland known for its wine and grain farms), and even Riebeek-Kasteel and Riebeek-West if you're prepared to travel a little further, are all within easy range of Melkbosstrand and well worth the effort.
Travellers' Reviews
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The Koerberg Nature Reserve's Dikkop trail is actually 22km long, a lot of thick sand and up and down steep dunes. It took us 6 hours to complete. Your website's 13 km is very far off!
Juan (Brackenfell)
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Hotels & other accommodation options
Self Catering
Wagtails Rest
Wagtails Rest offers self catering accommodation in Melkbosstrand and is located in a quiet crescent on a residential property in Duynefontein. W...
Self Catering
Listen To The Waves
Listen to the Waves is a studio apartment located in Melkbosstrand offering comfortable accommodation in a peaceful area near the coast. The apar...
Guest House / Bed & Breakfast
14 Penguin Place
Located in Melkbosstrand, 14 Penguin Place offers accommodation in two separate rooms. During your stay uyou can make use of the garden, swimming...
Self Catering
Island View F2
Island View F2 is an affordable luxury accommodation just 100m from the beach in Melkbosstrand. The apartment has two bedrooms. The main bedroom ...
Guest House
The Lodge at Atlantic Beach
Overlooking the 1st fairway of one of Cape Town's premier golf estates, the luxurious and affordable 4 star boutique hotel, The Lodge at Atlantic...
Self Catering
Melkbos 9th Avenue
Ideally located within walking distance to Melkbosstrand beach, Melkbos 9th Avenue offers comfortable accommodation for six guests. The house is ...
Guest House / Bed & Breakfast
Beachwood Inn
Beachwood Inn offers bed and breakfast accommodation in Melkbosstrand. Atlantic beach golf course and Melkbos central is a five minute drive away...
Self Catering
Atlantic Loft
This loft studio is 70m from the beach and is close to public transport, restaurants, shops and the Koeberg Nature Reserve. Wake up to the sound ...
Guest House / Self Catering
Melkbosch Guesthouse
The Melkbosch Guesthouse is situated in the coastal village of Melkbosstrand, a beautiful seaside village on the north-western fringe of the Cape...
Guest House / Self Catering
The Beach Villa
Positioned directly on the beach with breathtaking views of the ocean, Table Mountain and Robben Island, this seaside Villa offers the discerning...
Self Catering
Orca View
Orca View is a self-catering apartment located on the host's property, in the seaside area of Melkbosstrand. This holiday apartment is the ideal ...
Self Catering
Melkbos Aan See
Melkbos Aan See is a holiday home situated in a secure complex in the quaint coastal town of Melkbosstrand. The home provides accommodation which...
Bed & Breakfast
Melkbosstrand Bed & Breakfast
Melkbosstrand Bed & Breakfast is five minutes walk from the beach where you can enjoy long walks on the beach and take in the best views of Table...
Self Catering
Sun Kiss Beach Cottage
Sun Kiss Beach Cottage offers a charming self-catering holiday home for a family of four, located 150 metres from the beach in Melkbosstrand. The...
Guest House / Bed & Breakfast
Sandcastle B&B
Sandcastle B&B is located in Melkbosstrand and is close to the beach. From here you can enjoy stunning sea views and a peaceful getaway. There ar...
Bed & Breakfast
Quest Bed and Breakfast
Offering Cape accommodation in Melkbosstrand, Quest is fully furnished and situated on the top floor of the owner's home. Sleeping eight guests, ...
Guest House
Bontkop Guest House
Bontkop is a modern Cape Dutch House offering accommodation in Melkbosstrand, Cape Town, located on a coastal dune. Direct access to unspoilt bea...
Self Catering
Watersedge 3
Watersedge 3 is a holiday apartment in the coastal town of Melkbosstrand, Cape Town. The apartment accommodates four guests in two bedrooms. The ...
Guest House / Bed & Breakfast
C La Vie Melkbos
C la Vie is an upmarket, luxurious guest house offering Cape Town accommodation in the tranquillity of Melkbosstrand. This immaculate, architectu...
Self Catering
Korhaan House
Korhaan House offers Melkbosstrand accommodation in an enchanting home in the coastal town of Van Riebeeckstrand, situated just 35km north of Cap...
Guest House
19 Beach Road
Situated 90m from the beach, 19 Beach Road is a lovely and light beach-feel guest house in Melkbosstrand, offering guests ocean views and beautif...
Self Catering
Little Stream Farm
Little Stream Farm invites guests to escape to nature in the lovely 4-sleeper bungalow near Melkbosstrand, Cape Farms. With a distant view of Tab...
Self Catering
Huus Dejuna
Experience the charm of Melkbosstrand with a stay at this beautifully renovated holiday home, perfect for a memorable family getaway near the bea...
Self Catering
Melkbos Moments
Melkbos Moments offers accommodation just a short walk from the popular Blue Flag beach of Melkbosstrand and offers holiday accommodation in two ...
Self Catering
Island View F5
F5 Island View is an affordable apartment offering accommodation for 4-6 guests in Melkbosstrand. It is situated on the first floor and is just 1...
Self Catering
Melkbos Inn
Melkbos Inn is located on the owner's property in Melkbosstrand and offers Blaauwberg self catering in two separate units. The units are 100m fr...
Self Catering
4A Human
This affordable holiday apartment is separate from the main house at 4 Human Crescent. It has a private entrance, its own court yard with braai f...
Things to do in the area
Caf�s & Eateries
Dine at Die Melkbosskerm
Come and enjoy a true West Coast feast and enter an unforgettable world of cuisine, entertainment and hospitality, only 25 kilometres from Cape T...
Craft & Flea Markets
Melkbosch Food Fair
The Melkbosch Food Fair takes place on the first Saturday of every month between the hours of 9am and 3pm. The venue for the market is a wonderf...
Hiking Trails
Hiking in Koeberg Nature Reserve
There are two hiking trails in the Koeberg Nature Reserve. You will be able to pick up a good map and birding pamphlets at the info kiosk. The Di...
Nature Reserves
Koeberg Nature Reserve
Located just off the R27, the Koeberg Nature Reserve in Melkbosstrand provides information on the Koeberg Power Station as well as guides for two...
Farm Stalls & Markets
The Farmyard Farm Stall
If you are planning a trip of the West Coast on the R27 make sure you pop in at The Farmyard for a few provisions. This farm stall has a wide se...
Caf�s & Eateries
Caf� Orca
Situated on the beachfront of Melkbosstrand, Caf� Orca is regarded by locals and visitors as their favourite seafood restaurant in the West Coast...
Family Entertainment
Thandeka Stables
Riding along the beautiful stretch of beach in the West Coast town of Melkbos, is one of the most beautiful experiences one could possibly have. ...
Walks & Hiking
Grotto Bay Trails
Start: the Gatehouse, Grotto Bay private nature reserveFinish: the GatehouseDuration: 3 to 15 kmFitness: easy to moderate Our tip: the Duinefont...
Caf�s & Eateries
Die Damhuis Restaurant
Die Damhuis is one of the most enticing family restaurants along the West Coast, thanks to its stunning location on the beachfront and facilities...
Noteworthy attractions
Landmarks
Cape Town Beaches
The Mother City has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world and something to offer everyone. It is no surprise that South Africa was one ...
Landmarks
Table Mountain
Since the first person laid eyes on Table Mountain, it has exerted its powerful and charismatic pull, enchanting and drawing any and all who fall...
Golf Courses
Atlantic Beach Golf Club
The Atlantic Beach Golf Course is an 18 hole Links-style course that lies only 700m off the Ocean and provides keen Golfers with exciting challen...
Entertainment
Ratanga Junction Theme Park - CLOSED
Ratanga Junction features over 30 attractions, the most exciting being the Cobra roller coaster. There are also plenty of tamer rides for childre...
Golf Courses
Milnerton Golf Club
A regular host to PGA events including the South African Open, the course boasts picture postcard views of Table Mountain across the bay from alm...
Shopping
The Paddocks
The Paddocks is superbly characterised by its high shop fronts and arched colonnades to allow for fantastic views of Table Bay, Table Mountain, T...
Entertainment
Cape Town Shopping
For the international Tourist, shopping in Cape Town is relatively inexpensive due to the favourable exchange rate and comparatively low producti...
Botanical Gardens
Intaka Island
A green lung in the midst of built up Century City, Intaka Island is a series of natural wetlands and manmade islands that emerged as a result of...
Nature Reserves
Rietvlei Wetland Reserve
There is a large freshwater wetland on the floodplain of the Diep River where it flows into the Milnerton Lagoon and, subsequently, into Table Ba...
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