Clifton guide

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Clifton is a suburb of Cape Town, South Africa.

It is an exclusive residential area and is home to some of the most expensive real estate in South Africa, with dwellings nestled on cliffs that have sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean.

The area has a set of 4 beaches which are frequently used destinations for both locals and tourists. The beaches, which are named from 1st to 4th, are separated by falls of granite boulders and have almost pure white granitic sand. The four beaches of Clifton are well protected from the notorious south-easterly wind. A fifth beach, before First Beach, called Moses, appears and disappears as the sand is washed in and out with the seasons. The water, although chilly (12-16 °C), plays host to many watersports, mostly surfing, both board and body. The strongest surf is at First, diminishing to Fourth, where it is the weakest. Fourth beach (to the South),is the most populated and glamorous venue. Yachts anchor off Fourth beach, especially on summer weekends. Third beach attracts gay men. Third is the beach to which families and beach volleyball players gravitate. First beach, to the north, the largest beach, draws a mixed crowd. Clifton Beach was noted as one of Discovery.com's best beaches by region.

Clifton 4th beach has also been awarded the Blue Flag award in recognition of its environmental, safety and tourist standards.

The small size of the properties on which bungalows are built above first and second beaches is attributable to the fact that the area was laid out by the City of Cape Town for returning soldiers who had fought in World War I. Narrow flights of stairs run between Victoria Road and the various beaches. These houses now fetch very high prices on the housing market, despite being only able to be reached by stairs.

latimes
At Clifton's Cafeteria, someone left a light on -- for 77 years http://t.co/eNKYh9rq

Yesterday, 06:55
RecNParks
CITY PARK POOLS (Druid Hill, Patterson, Clifton, Cherry Hill, Roosevelt, Riverside) open TODAY, 1-6p. Details: http://t.co/q561Jnzp

Today, 16:53
SouthAfrica
The Clifton Beaches in Cape Town make this list of the Top 10 beaches in the world: http://t.co/OFZvcxwJ via @CNNGo

May 23rd, 18:15
Jbromley18
@L_Clifton so is Torres

Today, 22:14
howat_doinn
Spontaneous trip to Clifton park.. @ConnorArnold401 let me know if your not doin anything! #curryreunion

Today, 22:14
ThomasAndrews14
@NatalieGilly Clifton

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KhloeZmusic
Beautiful Clifton suspension bridge:) #precioustimes #magical http://t.co/4mK80UNO

Today, 22:12
MuSkAn63
Karachi: Korangi, Bilal Chorangi Main Firing 2 Jaan Bahaq * Clifton 3 Talwar Par Firing, 1 Zakhmi * Esa Nagri Par Firing, 1 Ehlkar Zakhmi.

Today, 22:12
juliepetransky
RT @ncollinss: I wonder if @E_Jackson12 ever called the Clifton police station to complain about my girl Officer Marie?

Today, 22:12
L_Clifton
"@Jbromley18: Fingers crossed #Hazard for Chelsea is another #Torres #Flop" #FatChance #Talent

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Trisha_Clifton
I just realized I haven't hung out with anyone since I got home. I've been reading and running. #antisocial

Today, 22:09
SianPitchfordxo
@clifton_sophie I will dm you babe xxx

Today, 22:09
ENMagnifico
Obligatory Sandwich Photo (Greek Chicken and Cheddar on D'Italiano B @ The Clifton Santiago Honeymoon Suite http://t.co/cCPzEfy1

Today, 22:09
ncollinss
I wonder if @E_Jackson12 ever called the Clifton police station to complain about my girl Officer Marie?

Today, 22:09
alexandramegan
I'm at Spuntino Wine Bar and Italian Tapas (Clifton, NJ) http://t.co/oXS26RzR

Today, 22:08
Nathaliiax0
RT @abi_soto57: i love/hate clifton lol

Today, 22:08
Such_News
KARACHI: Korangi, Bilal Chorangi Main Firing 2 Jaan Bahaq. Clifton 3 Talwar Par Firing, 1 Zakhmi. Esa Nagri Par Firing, 1 Ehlkar Zakhmi.by R

Today, 22:08
clifton_sophie
@SianPitchfordxo just chilling, I'm so fucking burnt I'm in pain man :( anything happened about the whole situation!?

Today, 22:07

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