Glencairn, False Bay
Lying between Fish Hoek and Simons Town, in the bend of the road where the M4 meets the M6, Glencairn and the beach of the same name are often overlooked for the more exciting destinations of Simon’s Town and Cape Point Nature Reserve. But the mountainous village, with fantastic sea views, is actually a wetland conservation area with hiking trails, 2250 indigenous plant species, resident clawless otters, birds, mongooses and buck - and all this just two kilometres from a busy shopping centre.
Glencairn’s railway station includes a subway that leads right on to the beach and as such is popular with school children from in and around Cape Town. The long beach, with its gentle seas and accompanying tidal pool, is perfect for swimming, snorkelling, surfing and sunbathing.
Glencairn’s homes are set right against the mountain, overlooking False Bay, and close to local shops and restaurants. Simon’s Town is literally around the corner and Boulders beach, which has one of the few land-based resident penguin colonies, is 10 minutes’ away.
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Featured Attractions in (or near) Glencairn
Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve
Part of the Table Mountain National Park that extends from Signal Hill in the north all the way to Cape Point in the south, the Cape of Good Hope is not the southern tip of Africa, despite lying at the south-west corner of the Cape Peninsula, just a little south of Cape Point on the south-east corner ... more information
False Bay Coast Beaches
The east side of the peninsula - the False Bay coastline - is generally more laid back and not as frenetic as the Atlantic coastline, although in peak season these family oriented beaches can still become pretty busy. These beaches are favoured by locals who live in the southern suburbs of Cape Town who don’t ... more information
Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach
Boulders Beach, a National Park, is home to the ‘Jackass’ African Penguin. They occur in only 27 other sites, including Robben Island, and despite their large numbers at Boulder’s (some 3000), they are very much endangered. The site is made up of two interconnected beaches - Foxy Beach and Boulders Beach ... more information
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Things To Do in Glencairn
Socialise & watch the whales at 'Flukes'
Where: Glencairn
How much (per person): On Request
The upmarket restaurant called ‘Flukes’ based at the Southern Right Hotel, brings locals and tourists together to appreciate the ocean views ... more information
Breakfast at La Vallee Deli
Where: Glencairn
How much (per person): R1 to R100
La Vallee Deli in Glencairn is the only local coffee shop and delicatessan, specialising in gourmet breakfasts and filled ciabattas. The del ... more information
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• Glencairn - A Visitors Perspective
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