The Sea Point Promenade is one of the best running routes in Cape Town. At 11kms long, you are bound to have a great work-out. The Prom, as it’s known by locals, begins at Mouille Point near the Waterfront, winds its way along the Atlantic Seaboard’s watery edge and ends at Bantry Bay. For those who only want a stroll, the 3km stretch from Granger Bay, passing the Green Point Lighthouse, also known as the Mouille Point Lighthouse, and ending at Bantry Bay is a very popular part of the promenade. The promenade is a broad, paved sea-side contour path which follows the coastline’s curves. A green lawn separates this beachside path and the pavement of Beach Road.

No matter which portion you stroll along you will encounter stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and some of the best sunsets in the world. The beaches are not suitable for swimming but they are great for discovering interesting little rock pools and for feeling the sand beneath your feet. Table Mountain, Signal Hill and Lions Head can be seen from a variety of angles as you explore this popular Cape Town attraction.

The important geological rock formation of Lion’s Head was first described in 1818 by the British naturalist, Clark Abel, and visited by Charles Darwin in 1856 while he was on his trip around the world in the ‘Beagle’. It was declared a national monument in 1953.

Capetonian families, skateboarders, joggers, and walkers love the Prom. It’s a great place to meet, walk the dog, and admire art installations such as the very moving ‘Rhinosaur’ sculpture by André Carl Van der Merwe. As you stroll, you can enjoy the eclectic mix of architecture that lines the promenade on the landward side. From Edwardian buildings to modern architecture, there’s something for all tastes. The Art Deco Bathing Pavilion is rated as one of the top 10 pools in the world, and deservedly so. The attractive entrance with its curved stairs to the raised deck above Beach Road leads to the Olympic-sized pool, a diving pool, and 2 splash pools for children.

Depending on the time of year, you may find popular Miltons Beach and Tidal Pool either empty or crowded. Along the route, there is an outdoor gym, kids’ playgrounds, and a putt-putt course. After exploring the Promenade, you can people-watch and admire the ocean view from one of the many restaurants, coffee shops and ice cream parlours.

In winter, the Cape winter storms and tidal displays, while dramatic are best enjoyed from the safety of one the restaurants!