Located on Lion's Head and just between Camps Bay and Sea Point, Bantry Bay is a prime spot for vacation-goers wanting to enjoy a different type of beach experience, while only being 10 minutes away from Cape Town.
is a prime spot for vacation-goers wanting to enjoy a different type of beach experience, while only being 10 minutes away from Cape Town.Adding to its charm, Bantry Bay remains a relatively wind-free area in Cape Town, and while Bantry Bay does not have its own beach, both the beaches of Saunders Rock and Clifton are within walking distance.
being originally called Botany Bay, after a botanical garden was planted there to cultivate medicinal herbs. The name was changed, however, during World War I. Additionally, Charles Darwin also visited Bantry Bay while making geological observations regarding how granite originated in the area, as well as the nature of the mineral.The Sea Point Galleria shopping centre, situated in Sea Point’s Main Road, has a plethora of stores and restaurants that cater for visitors’ every need.
Furthermore, the V&A Waterfront is also just 15 minutes away, offering stores and restaurants and a scenic setting.
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