Simon's Town
Cape Peninsula

Simon's Town is rich in historical significance. The settlement was founded in 1743 as a winter anchorage by the first governor of the Cape, Simon van der Stel and named after him. After the British had taken over the Cape in 1806, the town became a base of the Royal Navy. In 1957 it became a South African navy base.

Simon's Town with its Victorian and Cape Dutch houses is a pretty little seaside town. The restaurants and coffeeshops in the Main Road and also in the new Quayside Waterfront with a harbour view, are an inviting way to spend some time.

Top: Main Street in Simon's Town, Centre: Jackass Penguins at Boulders Beach, Bottom right: Airial of Simon's Town, Left: Boulders Beach.

Cape Town
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