Clifton
Beyond exclusive Bantry Bay, shich nestles along the western slopes of Signal Hill and Lion's Head, lies sought-after Clifton, with ist four immaculate beaches. Simply named First, Second, Third and Fourth, the Clifton beaches are famed the world over for their consummate splendour. The beaches are separated by granite outcroups which also act as a shelter from the southeasterly wind which plagues many of the Cape's less-favoured sunspots. Clifton is ideal for sunbathing and, in summer (December to February), the white sands are usually draped with scantily-clad bodies soaking up the Cape sun. Clifton's beaches are the place to be if you want to experience the very best of Cape has to offer.

Camps Bay
Equally exclusive is Camps Bay, which lies at the front of the Twelve Apostels - the mountain rampart that constitutes the western front of Table Mountain. Hedged in by granite boulders at each extreme, the enclave that is Camps Bay embraces a palm-fringed expanse of pristine white sand which looks as if it has come straight out of a Caribbean holiday brochure.

Bakoven
Just beyond stylish Camps Bay is a small, rather isolated little beach seemingly hidden from the throng. Lying on Bakoven Bay, tiny Bakoven beach is not ideal for swimming or watersports - thick beds deaweed and kelp clog the water - but is ideal for soaking up the sun.

Llandudno
The beaches along the Atlantic deabord are perennially popular. Nowhere is this clearer than in the sought-after residential enclave of Llandudno, where luxury homes line the slopes that lead steeply down to a fine sandy beach.