Athlone
Popular places to visit
Boulders Beach
Get a privileged close-up view of an African penguin colony among the spectacular rock formations at this beach that also offers excellent swimming conditions.
Camps Bay Beach
See and be seen, admire beautiful sunsets and go hiking in the famous Twelve Apostles at one of Cape Town’s most stylish beaches.
Table Mountain
One of the world’s oldest mountains creates an iconic backdrop to the Cape Town skyline. Climb to the summit for breathtaking views of the surrounding coast.
Robben Island
Visit the cell where Nelson Mandela spent most of his sentence and explore the Table Bay island that has also served as a leper colony and a military base.
Cape Town Stadium
Take a guided tour of this modern sports arena and then watch a soccer or rugby match while sitting among an energetic, vuvuzela-playing crowd.
Long Street
Admire the Victorian architecture of the buildings and the quirky atmosphere in the bookstores and museums of this iconic street.
Things to do
Cape Town: Half-Day City Tour
Cape Town Quad Bike and Free Sandboarding
Cape Town: African Dinner, Drumming Experience with Transfer
Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco
Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour from Cape Town
Cape Town - Overnight Best of Inverdoorn Safari Game Reserve
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Other neighbourhoods around Athlone
Century City
Unique features of Century City include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Canal Walk Shopping Centre or Intaka Island Bird Sanctuary while you're exploring the area.
City Bowl
The majestic mountain landscape and popular shops are just a few highlights of City Bowl. Make a stop by Kloof Street or Company's Garden while you're exploring the area.
Cape Town City Centre
Known for its majestic mountain landscape and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Cape Town City Centre. Check out top attractions like District Six Museum and Parliament of South Africa, and jump on the metro at Woodstock Station or Esplanade Station to see more of the city.
Gardens
The picture-perfect mountain views and lively bars are top of the list for many visitors to Gardens. A stop by Kloof Street or Bree Street might round out your trip.
Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
The picture-perfect mountain views and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. A stop by Cape Town Cruise Terminal or Two Oceans Aquarium might round out your trip.
Constantia
Unique features of Constantia include the wineries and gardens. Make a stop by Groot Constantia Winery or Constantia Village while you're exploring the area.
- Boulders Beach
- Camps Bay Beach
- Table Mountain
- Robben Island
- Cape Town Stadium
- Long Street
- Clifton Bay Beach
- Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
- Two Oceans Aquarium
- Canal Walk Shopping Centre
- Spier Wine Estate
- Hout Bay Beach
- Chapmans Peak
- Muizenberg Beach
- Groot Constantia Winery
- Castle of Good Hope
- Lions Head
- Signal Hill
- Tygerberg Hospital