| Simon's
Town is a village and a naval base in South Africa, near Cape Town.
It is located on the shores of False Bay, on the eastern side of the Cape
Peninsula. For more than two centuries it has been an important naval base
and harbour (first for the Royal Navy and now the South African Navy).
False Bay is located to the southeast of Cape Town but to the west of Cape
Agulhas and Simon's Town is consequently located roughly on the border
between the Atlantic and the Indian oceans. The town is named after Simon
van der Stel, an early governor of the Cape Colony. The land rises
steeply from near the water's edge and the picturesque village is boxed
in along the shoreline by the heights above. |
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| The small harbour
itself is not a particularly good natural harbour and is protected from
swells by a breakwater that was built with thousands of huge blocks of
sandstone quarried out of the face of the mountain above. Simon's Town
is now in effect a suburb of greater Cape Town. It is the terminus of a
railway line that runs south from the central business district of Cape
Town. In places the railway line hugs the steep eastern shore of False
Bay quite spectacularly and in bad weather foam from some heavy swells
will fly up and wet the trains! One of the best beaches on the Cape
Peninsula, Boulders Beach, is located a few kilometres to the south of
Simon's Town. Here small, secluded coves with white sandy beaches and calm,
safe, warm, shallow waters are interspersed between huge rounded boulders
of Cape granite that form low cliffs and small caves. There has been a
colony of African penguins at Boulders Beach since 1985. There is no record
of the birds having lived here prior to that date, so their decision to
settle in an area already well-utilized by humans is remarkable. There
are only three penguin populations on the mainland in southern Africa.
(The others are on islands). |
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Bayglen,
Self-Catering Home, SIMON'S TOWN
Perched
high on the mountainside, Bayglen allows you to enjoy the peace and tranquility
of Glencairn Valley along with stunning mountain and sea views. This
private entrance 'home-from-home' is a fully equipped self-catering accommodation
unit in bungalow-style with Satellite TV for your comfort and a double
futon sleeper couch available for small children. Only 5 minutes
from historical Simon's Town, this luxurious mountainside home is close
to all beaches, golf courses, scenic and whale-watching points. Both
the wine route and Cape Point are a mere 30 minutes drive away. |
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Felsensicht
Holiday Home, Beachfront Self-Catering Villa, SIMON'S TOWN
Superbly
situated near Boulders Beach, Simon’s Town, with a 180° view of False
Bay stretching from Muizenberg in the north to Cape Point in the south.
Felsensicht is a 4 star, ultra-modern, large, attractive and wonderfully
comfortable home. It is beautifully furnished with all mod cons. All necessary
linen, cutlery, crockery, glassware, pots, pans etc are provided. We are
a 2-minute walk from Fisherman's Beach and a 20-minute walk from the world
famous penguins. We can accommodate up to 6 persons in 2 double rooms and
1 twin room. The accommodation is self-catering. Children are welcome.
Please note that we are a non-smoking establishment. RedButton Internet
hotspots are installed throughout the house.  |
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Ocean
Residence, Self-Catering Villa, SIMON'S TOWN
We welcome you to stay in
our holiday home, in Simon's Town, South Africa, approximately 45 km from
the center of Cape Town. A free standing villa in Simon’s Town, with
a large open space living area, 39m2, with adjoining terrace of 45m2, overlooks
False Bay (Indian Ocean). Here, you can enjoy your holiday in a serene,
quiet atmosphere and complete privacy. Four bedrooms, three bathrooms,
fully equipped kitchen. An easy 5 min. stroll to Boulder Beach with
the penguins, diving spots or local golf club. 45 min drive to Cape
Town, airport, Stellenbosch Winelands. Daytrips to Hermanus and Cape
Agulhas. 6 hour drive to Garden Route. Free pick up from airport
possible. A place you always want to stay. |
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