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Bloubergstrand, known for its iconic view of Table Mountain, is a quiet residential suburb about 30 minutes’ drive from the Cape Town<\/a> city centre.<\/p>\n The attraction of Bloubergstrand lies in its white sandy beaches which offers a spectacular view of both Table Mountain and Cape Town. Robben Island<\/a>, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned, can also be seen from the beach.<\/p>\n Bloubergstrand is popular for water sports like surfing, kite surfing and stand up paddle boarding. However, many other activities can be enjoyed in the area:<\/p>\n \u2022 Hiking in the Koeberg Nature Reserve with views of its pristine strandveld, dune veld and a 2km walk along the beach. The walk is most spectacular in spring when the wild flowers along the route are in<\/p>\n \u2022 The first Saturday of every month welcomes the Melkbosstrand Food Fair Market in Melkbosstrand<\/p>\n \u2022 Day tours can be taken to the Cape Winelands<\/a>, Table Mountain & Cape Point, townships and for whale watching and flowers along the West Coast (seasonal)<\/p>\n \u2022 Birding is popular at Rietvlei Nature Reserve where you can view some endemic species from the bird hide.<\/p>\n \u2022 Golf at Atlantic Beach Golf Club<\/p>\n \u2022 Ratanga Junction theme park is a short drive from Bloubergstrand and keeps the kids entertained for hours. (Only open during the school holidays)<\/p>\n \u2022 The South African Air Force Museum at Ysterplaat is the second largest military aviation museum in South Africa. Twice annually the museum puts an exhilarating air show well worth attending.<\/p>\n \u2022 Bloubergstrand offers you a range and variety of accommodation options<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t\t