Bloubergstrand, Cape Town
- Bloubergstrand, Cape Town
Bloubergstrand (pronEng|ˈblɔːbɚgˈstrɑːnd) is a suburb of Cape Town located on the shores of Table Bay, about 25km to the north of the city centre. Its name in Afrikaans means "blue mountain beach" after Blouberg, a hill not far inland from the coast. It is mainly residential and attracts large numbers of visitors, both from the city, from other parts of South Africa and from overseas. Bloubergstrand is known for its white sandy beaches and the location from which the classic view of Table Mountain is seen.
The decisive Battle of Blaauwberg took place near here in 1806. The British defeated the defending Dutch forces and occupied the Cape Colony.
See also
* History of Cape Colony from 1806 to 1870 [http://www.blouberg.co.za/ Blouberg, Blaauwberg] Latest News and Information
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