Situated just 30 minutes from the beautiful city of Cape Town, the Helderberg area is comprised of three little towns including: the cosmopolitan town of Somerset West and the beach holiday destination towns of Gordon’s Bay and Strand. Helderberg is known for its laidback village lifestyle, breathtaking scenic landscapes, picturesque wine farms and long stretches of magnificent beach. The area is encircled by towering majestic mountains and fringed by the lapping waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The area offers visitors a wide selection of wonderful activities such as: hiking through the spectacular Helderberg Nature Reserve, strolling along Strand’s white-sand beaches, or wine tasting along the renowned Helderberg Wine Route. Other popular activities include: kitesurfing, fishing, sailing, swimming, scuba diving, golfing, biking, and bird watching.