Blockhouse Gap

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.

Simon’s Town Martello Tower

Historic building

Photo: Lennon001, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Simon’s Town Martello Tower is a historic building.

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 north of Blockhouse Gap.

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.

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 3½ km southeast of Blockhouse Gap.

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 6 km north of Blockhouse Gap.

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