Is it blouberg or blaauwberg?

The name Bloubergstrand literally means “blue mountain beach” in Afrikaans, and is derived from Blaauwberg (231 metres (758 ft)), a nearby hill. Bloubergstrand is mainly a residential area, and attracts large numbers of visitors especially kitesurf enthusiasts.

Is blouberg safe?

Crime rates in Bloubergstrand (Blaauwberg), South Africa

Level of crime	50.00	Moderate
Crime increasing in the past 3 years	66.67	High
Worries home broken and things stolen	50.00	Moderate
Worries being mugged or robbed	50.00	Moderate
Worries car stolen	33.33	Low

Is Big Bay Safe?

This beach is great to take a safe walk whether it is with your partner, your pets or just by yourself. the beach is clean and the sea was clear when we were there.

Does Bloubergstrand have sharks?

Are there sharks at the beach? There have been shark spottings at Blouberg beach however there has never been any recorded shark attacks.

Which district is Bloubergstrand?

Capricorn
Blouberg Local Municipality

Blouberg
Country	South Africa
Province	Limpopo
District	Capricorn
Seat	Senwabarwana

Who fought in the Battle of Blaauwberg?

The Dutch forces battled with 2049 men, under leadership of General Janssens, and lost 353 to casualties, while the English side consisted of 5399 men who fought under leadership of Sir David Baird, of whom 212 lost their lives during the battle.

What suburb is big bay?

Big Bay is a suburb of City of Cape Town, Western Cape with a postal code. It is about 14 kms east-northeast of WC’s capital city of Cape Town.

Is it safe to swim in False Bay?

The swim is considered to be unsafe today due to the perceived threat of shark attacks on swimmers in False Bay. In 1986 three local swimers attempted too swim across the bay – Derek yach, Godfrey Mocke and Kevin Fialkov. Only 5 hardy souls have actually completed the 35 km swim from Rooi Els to Miller’s Point.