Green Point Lighthouse
One of the most prominent features of Green Point is the 20m-high candy red and white-striped lighthouse, that for over 175 years has warned ships against hazards along the coast. Designed and built by German builder, Herman Schutte, the Green Point Lighthouse is the oldest and solidly constructed navigational aid along South Africa's coast. It became operational in 1824 and automated in 1961.
It stands as an iconic trademark of Green Point, but is often incorrectly called Mouille Point Lighthouse as it is located at the edge of Mouille Point. Interestingly, it was painted red and white to distinguish it from the surrounding cottages in 1950 when the tower was first painted in contrasting colours.
Cape Town Stadium
Since its construction in 2007-2009, the Cape Town Stadium has become a prominent feature of the foreshore of Cape Town. It was built for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, which South Africa hosted, and has since been host to numerous other sporting events, music concerts and other charity proceedings.
Around the stadium, there are various fields where soccer, rugby and cricket are played by provincial or national teams. It is closely located to the V&A Waterfront, so holidaymakers looking to explore just beyond the giant shopping centre can visit the stadium.
Urban Park
The urban park in Green Point is a popular spot for bike riders, and those who want to relax in nature. It is a sprawling piece of land also having the Green Point Golf Course adjoining the park. There are lush trees, lawns and a lake with various botanical gardens, nature trails and a large restaurant with a play area for the kids.
It is the ideal location for a more leisurely day-out - enjoy a picnic, nature walks through the park as an informative outing - there are information boards and displays of ancient San dwellings, and indigenous flora and fauna of South Africa. It is easily accessible from the main road that runs through Green Point, or via the beach road from Sea Point.
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Green Point is a scenic and popular leisure destination in Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard of the Western Cape. It is situated just outside ...