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Shelley Point, Cape West Coast
On the West Coast of the Western Cape lies Shelley Point, about 150 kilometres north of Cape Town, perfectly positioned between Saldanha and Port Owen.
It is a beautiful part of the world, this previously undiscovered coastline, that boasts an abundance of crayfish, abalone, mussels, dolphins, cormorants, the rare oystercatcher and little to break the miles of white, sandy beaches other than a few fishing villages. Shelley Point is a little peninsula that almost gives it the illusion of being an island surrounded by sea. It lies in the calm waters of Shelley Bay that provide superb sailing opportunities, shallow, safe water for children, fishing opportunities and world-class surfing at spots known as �heaven� and �hell�. Interestingly, Shelley Point is regarded as the site where Vasco Da Gama first set foot on the South African coast, and a museum has been erected on Shelley Point in celebration of his discoveries.
It�s also the site of the Shelley Point golf estate offering a 9-hole golf course and some wonderful leisure facilities, such as a spa in their Wellness Centre. But if you�re not a golf enthusiast then the sheer pleasure of unspoilt coastline, scenic walks, sand dunes, collecting mussels and general winding down on a gorgeous coastline should win hands down.
Better still, Shelley Point is almost devoid of shops and facilities � there is the odd ATM and shop providing necessities like firewood and airtime, but you�ll have to head to Vredenburg for a supermarket. The visit will be anything but a waste of time as, if you leave it for a Friday afternoon, fishermen sell fresh snoek from their bakkies on Saldanha Road, opposite the OK Bazaars.
Travellers' Reviews
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Verified reviewvery good
What a divine weekend away! Beautiful strip of beach and a relaxing sleepy holiday destination.
Tania (Cape Town)
Verified reviewgood
Must admit that I was only there for a short period of time. Just long enough to drive around the golf estate (beautiful) and take a long walk along the beach (wow). Didn't have enough time to really go exploring and find out if there were good restaurants, shops, etc. But with miles of beautiful beach and crystal waters, Shelley Point must be a great spot for beachlovers.
Stef (Cape Town)
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Hotels & other accommodation options
Self Catering
Beachaholic
Beachaholic is a delightful self-catering holiday home offering accommodation in Shelly Point in a secure estate in St Helena Bay. The home is id...
Self Catering
The Fountains 15
The Fountain 15 holiday home sleeps up to six guests in three bedrooms. The main bedroom has a king size bed and an en-suite bathroom with a show...
Self Catering
The Starling
The Starling is a holiday home offering accommodation in Shelley Point Golf Estate in St Helena Bay. The home is perfect for a family wanting to ...
Self Catering
Driftwood Studio Apartment
Situated in Shelley Point on the Cape West Coast, Driftwood Studio Apartment offers accommodation for two guests. The ground floor apartment has ...
Self Catering
7 Shores Shelley Point
This holiday home offers more than a getaway - it presents a lifestyle filled with elegance and relaxation. With a sought-after location, expansi...
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St. Martin Apartment
St. Martin Apartment is a first floor holiday apartment located in Shelly Beach that provides holiday accommodation for two guests. The apartment...
Self Catering
Zeezicht Apartments
Zeezicht Apartments offers Shelley Point accommodation in a cluster of five elegantly furnished self-catering holiday apartments overlooking the ...
Self Catering
Sea Shell House
Sea Shell House is a two bedroom thatch roof cottage within walking distance from the beach and Shelley Point Hotel and Spa. From here you are ap...
Self Catering
Palm Apartment
Palm Apartment provides accommodation for five guests in Shelley Point. The apartment boasts stunning views of Britannia Bay and is within close ...
Self Catering
Seagull Apartment
Situated in Shelly Point along the Cape West Coast, Seagull Apartment provides accommodation for up to our guests. Seagull Apartment has two bed...
Self Catering
Little Haven
This charming 2-bedroom house is situated on the Shelley Point Golf Course, offering a tranquil retreat for up to 4 adults and 2 children. The op...
Self Catering
Driftwood Beachfront Manor
Located in the tranquil setting of Shelley Point in St Helena Bay, Driftwood Manor offers an exclusive self-catering accommodation experience wit...
Self Catering
Nautilus Apartment
Nautilus Apartment in Shelley Point provides holiday accommodation for four guests. The apartment boasts incredible views of both Britannia Bay a...
Things to do in the area
Beaches & Pools
Shelley Bay Beach
Shelley Bay Beach brings together sand, shells and pebbles in a beautifully secluded area. What a great place to take a stroll and find an intere...
Beaches & Pools
Stompneusbaai Beach
Stompneusbaai, named after the type of fish abundant in these waters is a little bay between Shelley Point and St Helena Bay. There are a lot of...
Noteworthy attractions
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries
Bird Island Nature Reserve
The world�s most accessible Cape gannet colony can be found on an island, linked to Lambert�s Bay by a breakwater wall. Bird Island also gives sh...
Wine Routes
Darling Wine Route
Although traditionally part of the Swartland, Darling is now a demarcated wine district and home to her own wine route, including five wine cella...
National Parks
West Coast National Park
Just inland from the secluded harbour of Saldanha Bay one finds the azure waters of the Langebaan Lagoon, focal point of the West Coast National ...
Nature Reserves
Rocherpan Nature Reserve
Rocherpan enthusiasts who head off along the West Coast to visit this nature reserve near Velddrif will possibly mention to you that the bird lif...
Golf Courses
Langebaan Golf Club
The Golf Course at Langebaan Country Club is a links-type course, designed as a figure 8 winding around residential stands. Located on the unspoi...
Nature Reserves
Verlorenvlei
Verlorenvlei is a long estuary stretching between the villages of Elands Bay and Redelinghuys, some 25 kilometres south of Lambert�s Bay. It is n...
Archaeological
West Coast Fossil Park
For the visitor, the highlight of the West Coast Fossil Park is the �live� exhibit of an ongoing excavation of early Pliocene fossils (fossils fr...
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries
Postberg Flower Reserve
The Postberg Flower Reserve is not always available for you to visit. Even though it forms part of the West Coast National Park, this part of it ...
Landmarks
Darling Wind Farm
On the hills just outside Darling, roughly 70 kilometres from Cape Town, stand four wind-generated mills. It's known as an Eskom demonstrator sit...
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