Beach of the Week: Boulders Beach, Cape Town, South Africa

Penguins and gorgeous scenery at Boulders Beach near Cape Town, South Africa

Here’s a unique combination: gorgeous beach… and penguins?  Yes, penguins.  Boulders Beach, near Cape Town, South Africa is a gem of a beach, with warm water and to-die-for scenery… and it’s also home to a colony of African Penguins.  The beach is studded with huge boulders, stunning against the turquoise blue water, not to mention great fun to explore.  The sheltered cove makes this an excellent place for children to swim in the calm water.  You may end up swimming alongside a penguin, or you can take a walk on the boardwalks to get up close and personal to their colony.

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