False Bay (Afrikaans: Valsbaai) is a body of water in the Atlantic Ocean between the mountainous Cape Peninsula and the Hottentots Holland Mountains in the extreme south-west of South Africa. The mouth of the bay faces south and is demarcated by Cape Point to the west and Cape Hangklip to the east.

Nov 21, 2023 · False Bay is a large bay located on the eastern side of the Cape Peninsula in Cape Town, South Africa. It is one of the most scenic and diverse bays in the world, featuring pristine beaches, breathtaking mountains, and abundant marine life.

False Bay, bay on the south side of Cape Peninsula, South Africa, 13 mi (21 km) southeast of Cape Town. Cape Hangklip (east) and Cape Point (west) are about 20 mi apart. Its name refers to the fact that early sailors confused the bay with Table Bay to the north. It is well sheltered, though.

Apr 27, 2023 · False Bay is a horseshoe-shaped bay in the Atlantic Ocean between the Cape Peninsula and the Hottentots Holland Mountains in the southwest region of South Africa. The bay got its name after sailors erroneously believed they …

Jan 25, 2024 · False Bay, situated along the southwestern coast of South Africa, is a large bay known for its picturesque landscapes and rich biodiversity. The magnificent Table Mountain overlooks the bay, which stretches from Cape Point to Gordon’s Bay.

False Bay is located on the eastern side of the Cape Peninsula of South Africa. The water in the bay is much warmer than the Atlantic Seaboard, partly being fed by the subtropical Agulhas current, making it popular for swimming.

R unning from Muizenberg to Cape Point, False Bay is one of the largest bays along the South African coastline. The water this side of the Cape is warmer and occasionally, you will find surfer’s heads bobbing up and down as they catch a few waves.

False Bay begins at the very tip of Cape Point and leads in a vast, sweeping curve all the way around to Gordon’s Bay at the foot of the Hottentot’s Holland Mountains, 35 k’s to the East. It is a huge and challenging expanse of water, riven with powerful currents and hungry sharks.

Oct 6, 2024 · False Bay, named such because early navigators mistook Hangklip for Cape Point, is the largest true bay in South Africa and one of the great bays of the world. The False Bay coast is a continuous collection of seaside villages and hamlets, their narrow avenues lined with quirky and quaint shops, hotels, restaurants and pubs.