Noordhoek

One of the most spectacular beach views in the world comes into sight as you round Chapman's Peak Drive. Noordhoek's 8 kilometre beach is the longest and widest stretch of pure white sand in the whole peninsula. Not suitable for swimming but perfect for the experienced surfer, it is wonderful for long walks, horse rides and sundowner drinks.

The skeleton of the British steamer Kakapo lies in the middle of the beach after it ran aground on its maiden voyage to New Zealand in 1900. In bad weather the captain made a serious navigational error and came so far up onto the sand that the disembarking crew did not even get their feet wet!

The village of Noordhoek does not really have a centre - it is more of a leafy, horsey settlement with one or two eating and drinking establishments, some quiet guest houses and lovely craft centres.

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