Noordhoek
A long, wild, uncrowded beach on the Cape Peninsula — horses, shipwreck, and space.
Trip Role
Ideal stay
Best for
Our take
Wild, raw, and unapologetically exposed to the elements.
Wild, raw, and unapologetically exposed to the elements.
- Trip Role
- Worth a Detour
- Ideal Stay
- 2 hours
- Time Needed
- 2-3 hours
- Best For
- Horse riding and long walks
- Go If
- You enjoy long, meditative walks and want to see horses galloping on the shoreline.
Why it's worth your time
This is a vast, eight-kilometer stretch of white sand on the Atlantic side of the Cape Peninsula. It is defined by its wild, windswept character and the iconic wreck of the Kakapo.
What we love
The sheer scale of the beach, which makes it feel empty even on busy days.
What to know
The Atlantic water is notoriously cold and the rip currents are powerful.
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