Blouberg is ideally situated on the Western Seaboard of Cape Town and gets its name from the Dutch settlers who first arrived in the area and which directly translates to “Blue Mountain”.
The area is well known for spectacular sunsets, panoramic views of Table Mountain and Robben Island. It is one of the world's top kitesurfing destinations, hosting the Red Bull King of the Air Competition each year.
The area has a great vibe and is always busy with those who enjoy outdoor activities such as surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, paddleboarding, kayaking, running, cycling or just enjoying a leisurely beach walk. A vibrant atmosphere can be found at the many local restaurants, cafes and pubs which cater for every taste.
Explore the City, V&A Waterfront and surrounding areas such as Camps Bay and Sea Point. Travelling is made easy with access to major routes such as the R27 West Coast Road and the N7 highway which lead to the CBD and surrounding attractions. Or choose to travel by MyCiTi bus, Cape Town’s modern bus service.
The commute from Blouberg to Cape Town International Airport is 30 minutes (25km), the CBD 25 minutes (28km), and the V&A Waterfront and CBD 20 minutes (18km).
A 20 minute drive will take you to selection of wonderful wine farms in Durbanville. Or enjoy a variety of wine routes or tours, featuring stunning landscapes, exceptional wines, and unique cultural experiences in regions like Stellenbosch, Franshoek and Paarl.
Properties near the coastline or those situated more inland all offer an amazing variety of homes, apartments, townhouses, cluster homes and security developments.
Families are attracted to Blouberg as it offers affordable beachfront living in comparison to other areas in Cape Town, has good schools, shopping malls, hospitals and medical facilities. And young professionals are attracted to the many Lifestyle Estates and apartments in the area.
It’s the perfect area for those needing to be close to surrounding industrial business areas or Cape Town CBD but still wanting to unwind and enjoy all that popular Blouberg beaches have to offer.
Blouberg is made up of various suburbs. Those situated between the coastline and West Beach Road include Bloubergstrand, Bloubergrant, Blouberg Sands, Blouberg Rise, Big Bay, West Beach and Table View.
Suburbs on the coastline offer beautiful views of Table Mountain, Robben Island and the ocean, and are within walking distance to the beach and many restaurants in the area. Some inner suburbs offer the same stunning views from a slight distance and are a short walk or drive to the beach, surrounding restaurants and shopping centers.
The wider surrounding area includes Sunningdale, Flamingo Vlei, Sandown and Parklands, all within a short drive to all amenities and Blouberg Beach.
Flamingo Vlei borders Table View and is close to the Rietvlei Wetland Reserve, popular for bird watching, nature walks and those who enjoy kayaking, sailing and windsurfing on the freshwater lake.
Sunningdale, Sandown and Parklands are fast developing suburbs which offer great investment opportunities with a mix of housing options and commercial developments.
Blouberg is close to neighbouring suburbs such as Sunset Beach, Milnerton and Melkbosstrand, where a variety of beaches and restaurants can be enjoyed.