Reasons to live or vacation in Blouberg
Every amenity for comfortable living is to be found in the area, so there is no need to travel long distances for almost any requirement…..
Accommodation
Rentals tend to be more affordable than elsewhere in Cape Town. Investors have been attracted to this fast expanding area, so there is a large pool of rental properties available.
Holiday
Holiday accommodation is abundant and varied from affordable to luxurious. Along the beach front holiday accommodation abounds, some with spectacular views and upmarket furnishings. There is also a variety of less luxurious but nevertheless comfortable, affordable accommodation either along the beach front or within a short walking distance.
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Beaches
Long flat white beaches with easy access, stretch from Milnerton to Melkbos, all with world famous views of Table Mountain and Robben Island.
Long flat white beaches with easy access, stretch from Milnerton to Melkbos, all with world famous views of Table Mountain and Robben Island.
Sport and recreation
Wind sports Blouberg is world renowned as a venue for wind sports enthusiasts. Windsurfers & kite boarders from all over the world, spend the summer months
making the most of the prevailing South Easter.
Wind sports Blouberg is world renowned as a venue for wind sports enthusiasts. Windsurfers & kite boarders from all over the world, spend the summer months
making the most of the prevailing South Easter.
Golf
There are excellent golf course in the area, Sunset Links, Milnerton and Atlantic Beach
Fitness Centres
Virgin Active, Planet Fitness and Curves are all established in the area, offering a variety of fitness options.
Motor racing
Killarney racetrack in the area caters for motor racing enthusiasts.
Boating
Milnerton Aquatic Club (MAC) is on Rietvlei, a large stretch of water in the heart of the area. Rietvlei is a wet land and conservation area, home to a variety of water birds.
Virgin Active, Planet Fitness and Curves are all established in the area, offering a variety of fitness options.
Motor racing
Killarney racetrack in the area caters for motor racing enthusiasts.
Boating
Milnerton Aquatic Club (MAC) is on Rietvlei, a large stretch of water in the heart of the area. Rietvlei is a wet land and conservation area, home to a variety of water birds.
Work
Many residents of the Blouberg area work in the nearby areas of Montague Gardens & Killarney Gardens. All the large wholesalers and many factories have retail outlets in these areas. Blouberg is also within easy reach of the Northern Suburbs, Century City and is approximately 20kms from the City Centre.
Shopping
The Blouberg area is very well served with shopping centres. There are large, one-stop type malls such as Bayside, many smaller neighbourhood centres and the Canal Walk shopping centre only about 15 minutes away.
Many residents of the Blouberg area work in the nearby areas of Montague Gardens & Killarney Gardens. All the large wholesalers and many factories have retail outlets in these areas. Blouberg is also within easy reach of the Northern Suburbs, Century City and is approximately 20kms from the City Centre.
Shopping
The Blouberg area is very well served with shopping centres. There are large, one-stop type malls such as Bayside, many smaller neighbourhood centres and the Canal Walk shopping centre only about 15 minutes away.
Airport
The journey from the Blouberg area to Cape Town International Airport will take about 30 minutes, dependent on the time of day and route taken.
Dining Out
Blouberg offers a wide variety of restaurants to suit all tastes and pockets. There are several excellent restaurants along the beachfront with great food & often the added bonus of being able to enjoy the spectacular views. Recently opened at Big Bay, Eden on the Bay boasts trendy, innovative and exciting venues right on the beach, including world famous Moyo.
The journey from the Blouberg area to Cape Town International Airport will take about 30 minutes, dependent on the time of day and route taken.
Dining Out
Blouberg offers a wide variety of restaurants to suit all tastes and pockets. There are several excellent restaurants along the beachfront with great food & often the added bonus of being able to enjoy the spectacular views. Recently opened at Big Bay, Eden on the Bay boasts trendy, innovative and exciting venues right on the beach, including world famous Moyo.
Education
The area is exceptionally well served with every type of educational facility. From day care to pre-school, right through to matric, both public and private schools cater for Blouberg families. The University of Cape Town and various other tertiary institutions are approximately 25 kms from Blouberg.
Medical
There are 2 major hospitals, Blaauwberg Net Care and Milnerton Medi-Clinic, and several smaller medi-clinics as well as many medical practices. Some pharmacies and clinics also offer in-house testing services at very reasonable rates. Milnerton Medi-Clinic’s pharmacy is open until 9pm 7 days a week.