Bo-Kaap is the first colorful place that comes to mind when someone mentions Cape Town—but it’s not the only one. Muizenberg Beach is one of the best-hidden secrets in the city’s surroundings, and it’s definitely worth the visit.
The beach town of Muizenberg is located on the False Bay coast—about half an hour from Cape Town by car, but you can also reach it by train from the main railway station. Muizenberg is best known as one of the main surfing spots in South Africa, but that’s not the reason why it became an Instagram sensation.
Muizenberg Beach is extremely popular with tourists, because it’s home to a row of colorful beach houses that offer a beautiful backdrop for stunning photos of the beach. Colorful Victorian bathing huts transformed this spot into a picture-perfect attraction—the same way the Brighton Bathing Boxes in Melbourne became the city’s most Instagrammable attraction.
Most tourists visit Muizenberg to check out the colorful beach houses, only to discover this charming town has a lot more to offer. It’s a perfect spot for surfing and swimming, or simply enjoying a relaxing walk down the beach with the False Bay on the horizon.