Llandudno
Upmarket Coastal Town

After leaving Camps Bay on the Atlantic coastline of Cape Town (known as the Atlantic Seaboard), Victoria Drive runs along the foot of the Twelve Apostles towards Llandudno.

©Jean Tresfon
Aerial view of the scenic coastline of Llandudno and Sandy Bay beach, Western Cape.

Surprisingly, development is curtailed on this lovely stretch of coast, and regular picnic spots have been built alongside the road so that you can stop to admire the view.

Llandudno in the Western Cape, is an upmarket coastal town of large homes that has established itself around a small beach, surrounded by enormous boulders. Sandy Bay, the only nude beach on the Peninsula, can be reached from the far side of Llandudno. However, Llandudno is a largely residential area and facilities for the day tripper are limited. The beach does have its devotees, however, and who can blame them?

Upmarket Coastal Town

Things to Do at Llandudno

If there are too many umbrellas and tourists on Llandudno Beach, or the waves are closing out, sneak along the coastal road to Sandy Bay. Ll...more