Bloubergstrand - the place for kitesurfing
An affluent suburb of Cape Town situated on the slopes of Lion's Head overlooking the beautiful Cape coastline; extremely popular for visitors as it is sheltered from the south easterly wind.
Find out what makes Bloubergstrand such a special place to visit
Bloubergstrand /ˌbloʊbərɡˈstrænd/ is a seaside suburb of the City of Cape Town, South Africa, along the shores of Table Bay, 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) due north of the city centre of Cape Town.
The name Bloubergstrand literally means "blue mountain beach" in Afrikaans, and is derived from Blaauwberg (231 metres (758 ft)), a nearby hill. Bloubergstrand is mainly a residential area and attracts large numbers of visitors especially kitesurf enthusiasts.
The beach at Bloubergstrand is a popular location for a classic view of Table Mountain across the bay and is one of the world's top kitesurf destinations.
Robben Island is located 6.9 kilometres (4.3 mi) west of the coast of Bloubergstrand.