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No. 2156 · South Africa · Africa

Kalk Bay

34.13°S 18.45°E · 10 m

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Overview

Kalk Bay is a small fishing harbour village on the Cape Peninsula, just south of Cape Town. It has become a hip and trendy spot with excellent restaurants, coffee shops, bistros, and eclectic alternative shops along Main Road.

Culture · History · Nature

Before you go

Food

Fresh fish and seafood are the local specialty, especially at the harbour restaurants. Budget-friendly fish and chips available at Kalky's.

Shopping

Main Road has eclectic shops from hippie clothing to designer labels, antique shops to contemporary jewellery. ANPA Jewellery at 44 Main Rd focuses on South African gemstones.

Transport

Kalk Bay railway station connects to Cape Town and Simon's Town via the Southern Line. The village is walkable - no transport needed within the village itself.

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