Castor Rock

Places of Interest

Boulders Beach

Photo: Christoph Michels, CC BY 2.5.

Boulders is a popular beach near Simon's Town, Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa. There are larger and more scenic beaches around, as Boulders, which gets its name from the large boulders surrounding it, is fairly small, although it is often sheltered from the prevailing winds.

Roman Rock Lighthouse

Lighthouse

Photo: Chris Hills, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Roman Rock Lighthouse is a lighthouse in False Bay, near Simon's Town. It is the only lighthouse in South Africa built on a single rock. The light was first exhibited on 16 September 1861.

Naval Base Simon’s Town

Naval base

Photo: Gbawden, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Naval Base Simonstown is the South African Navy's largest naval base, situated in the City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality, Western Cape. The base provides support functions to Fleet Command. Naval Base Simon’s Town is situated 2½ km west of Castor Rock.

Places in the Area

Simon’s Town

Photo: Darren Glanville, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Simon's Town is located at the east side of the Cape Peninsula near Cape Town, South Africa and is home to the South African Navy.

Glencairn

Suburb

Photo: Derek Keats, CC BY 2.0.

Glencairn is a small seaside village located on the Cape Peninsula, South Africa. It is situated about 4 km north of Simonstown, on the shore of False Bay. Glencairn is situated 4½ km northwest of Castor Rock.

Miller Point

Suburb

Photo: Abu Shawka, CC0.

Miller's Point is a headland and stretch of protected coastline in South Africa. It is located about 4 kilometres south of Simon's Town on the road to Cape Point. Miller Point is situated 5 km south of Castor Rock.

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