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Fish Hoek Beach, South Africa

From series “Dangerous and Treacherous Beaches That Can Be Lethal”
In the Republic of South Africa you should rather avoid the beach of Fish Hoek, which is one of the most dangerous beaches in the world due to frequent shark attacks. Cape Town's coast has always been the habitat of white sharks. On the Fish Hoek beach, you can encounter these dangerous predators even in the shallows, near the coast. The number of attacks that had fatal outcome is not only the highest in the country but throughout the world.

Fish Hoek Beach, South Africa In order to protect the recreation seekers, the special protection nets were placed on the coast, but unfortunately they can not guarantee full safety. The work of local saviors is anything but enviable - regularly they have to clear the coast of the corpses of the people who were attacked by the predators.

The number of attacks on the Fish Hoek coast increased significantly in 2010. The scientists combine this with climate change. Because of the climate change, the sharks became more aggressive, being typical not only for the coastal republic of South Africa, but also for the coastal waters of other continents. The scientists believe that the situation will only get worse in the coming years. And that means that one of Cape Town's most popular beaches can be fully closed. Next - Sao Paulo Beaches


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Fish Hoek Beach - interactive map

Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'FNB - ATM' located in 0.27 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Comfort Car Hire' is located in 12 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'Shell - Marshalls Beach Service Station' in 0.23 km
Supermarket: 'Shoprite Checkers - Fish Hoek' in 0.29 km
Parking: 'Jubilee Square' in 6.18 km
Apotheek: 'Fish Hoek Centre Pharmacy' in 0.2 km
Police station: 'Saps - Fish Hoek' in 0.58 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Napoli Trattoria' in 0.19 km
Railway station: 'Fish Hoek' in 0.14 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Cape Town International Airport CPT - in 23 km
 »  Langebaanweg Airport SDB - in 132 km
 »  Robertson Airport ROD - in 140 km
 Cities nearby

Best hotels near Fish Hoek Beach

A Tuscan Villa Guest House

Located in 0 km from Fish Hoek Beach
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Rooms: 6
Each spacious room offers a TV and private bathroom, one with a corner bath and underfloor heating. Some include a balcony with mountain views and … More: photo, rates and booking
Dunvegan Lodge

Located in 1 km from Fish Hoek Beach
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Rooms: 5
Decorated in cottage-style furnishings, the rooms feature bright prints and fabrics. Each room comes equipped with a kitchenette, and the private … More: photo, rates and booking
Blue On Blue Bed and Breakfast

Located in 2 km from Fish Hoek Beach
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Rooms: 5
Each of the rooms is individually decorated in shades of blue and has a private bathroom. They are decorated with details such as porthole windows, … More: photo, rates and booking
15 On Penguin Guesthouse

Located in 3 km from Fish Hoek Beach
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Rooms: 5
Each elegantly decorated room comes equipped with a TV and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. The private bathroom includes a shower and free … More: photo, rates and booking

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

BOS 400 Wrecks
16 km - BOS 400 Wrecks
Near the South African shores were buried the wrecks of BOS 400 ship. They have placed in Duiker Point not so far from Sandy Bay. In 1994 this French cargo ship transported the Russian tug-boat to the place of work because the ark didn’t have its own motors. If the …
Cape Town
24 km - Cape Town
Another city that is able to impress with the abundance of colours on its streets is Cape Town, more precisely, its historical district Bo-Cap. Today, this residential area of Cape Town is considered a real open-air museum, and all due to amazing colorful houses. The …
Robben Island Prison
37 km - Robben Island Prison
Robben Island is located off the coast of Cape Town. It also became famous for the prison located on its territory. It worked until 1991. This prison is known for the fact that the first president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, served his sentence in it. He ordered …
Gansbaai Beach
97 km - Gansbaai Beach
In South Africa there are as many beaches that are dangerous because of the sharks. One must definitely mention the beach, which is located on the territory of the town of Gansbaai. This coastal stretch is also known as the Great White Shark Capital, which can be …
Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe Train
372 km - Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe Train
The Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe railroad runs along the coast of the Western Cape in South Africa and is the most dangerous and spectacular in the country. The railroad was built in 1928 and links the towns of George and Knysna. The length of the line is 67 kilometres, …
Bloukrans Bridge
480 km - Bloukrans Bridge
Bloukrans Arch Bridge, which is situated over the river of the same name, is located in the Republic of South Africa. The bridge height is 216 meters. Recently, one of the highest arch bridges in the world was equipped for bungee jumping. The duration of the freefall …

Top destination around Fish Hoek Beach - Cape Town

The culture of African American people seemed to be so unique and attractive for residents of the United States, that year after year the festival became increasingly popular. When slavery was finally abolished, the festival changed significantly. Various theatrical and musical performances became its main attributes, and performances that discredited and ridiculed the culture of black people simply disappeared. The main purpose of the festival in Cape Town is to show attendants how versatile and beautiful the culture of African Americans is.

During the festival, the main streets of the city become the location of a solemn parade. Artists from each troupe try to please guests with their beautiful and colorful costumes. The celebration traditionally attracts a lot of actors from other countries. They also offer many interesting shows. The festival, which takes place in January, attracts numerous fans of blues and jazz. This event is also visited by theater fans and people who simply want to enjoy a fun and relaxed atmosphere of the holiday.
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