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Surfing / Beaches: (5 min walk from hotel)
Fish Hoek beach is one of the safest in the Cape for bathing and bodyboarding and, when the wind picks up, hobie-cats and windsurfers take to the waves. The magnificent beach, reached through a secure parking area, is great for swimming, snorkelling, hobie-cat sailing and paddle-skiing. Visitors are sometimes treated to the sight of the local fishermen `trekking´ for haarders and yellowtail fish off Fish Hoek beach. The beach has a playground for children, a refreshment kiosk and restaurant. |
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Golf (5 min drive from the hotel)
Situated in the picturesque Clovelly valley surrounded by mountains and overlooking False Bay, the Clovelly Golf Course compliments the coastal environment perfectly with its natural sand dunes and water features. The natural surrounding fauna (guinea fowl, pheasant) and indigenous fynbos flora add to the tranquillity of the entire golfing experience. |
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Hiking Trails (in the area)
The Jagers´ Walk, which runs along the mountainside of Fish Hoek beach, is a pathway along the rocky coastline which takes the visitor as far as Sunny Cove where the dolphins and whales that visit these shores annually can be viewed. The elevated roads and parking bays also provide excellent viewing sites.
Peers Cave: a short climb up to these caves (where one used to be able view some cave drawings before they were destroyed by vandals) permits a beautiful view across the Peninsula to both oceans. The Cave is named after Victor Peers who in 1927 discovered 9 burial sights in the cave. One of these fossils, estimated to be 12000 years old, became famous as the Fish Hoek Man.Elsies Peak is a lovely climb up the mountain from Ravine Steps for the more active visitor. |
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Fishing (in the area)
The little fishing harbour is lively and interesting. In the afternoons the fishing boats come back and unload their catches. The fish - mainly snoek - is immediately auctioned to dealers. Of course one can also buy fish privately for little money. However, it is easier to go to one of the many Fish & Chips shops or visit one of the two excellent fish restaurants at the harbour. Line fishing is permitted off the rocks. |
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Boulders Beach (± 10 min drive from the hotel)
Boulders still remains the only place in the world where one can actually swim amongst the penguins as they have continued to invade more beaches. They are remarkably untroubled by people but one should avoid harassing them by getting too close or chasing them. Beware!! They have a vicious bite. |
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Restaurants (in the area)
Fishhoek offers a few restaurants that cater for everyone’s taste, from seafood to pizza. Infact, the whole of False Bay offers it’s visitors endless opportunities to explore a wide selection of unique culinary tastes. |
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Cape Point Nature Reserve (± 30 min from the hotel)
Ignite your senses with the breathtaking rugged scenery of Cape Point at the southwestern tip of Africa. You can take the funicular to the old lighthouse overlooking this wild coast. Enjoy the majestic views whilst dining on a sumotuous meal at the Two Oceans Restaurant or picnic one one of Cape Point's wild beaches. |
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