• Province; Western Cape
• Coordinates; 33°55′39″S18°22′49″E
• Area 0.38 km2
• Municipality; City of Cape Town

Bantry Bay is a seaside suburb on Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard, located between Sea Point and Clifton along Victoria Road (M6). It lies about 5 km northwest of Cape Town’s city centre, set against the slopes of Lion’s Head and overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The suburb forms part of the continuous coastal strip linking the city to Camps Bay and Hout Bay, and is known for its wind-protected position and ocean-facing apartment blocks.

History of Bantry Bay

The suburb was originally part of a larger area known as Botany Bay, named for its use as a site where local plants were cultivated and studied. Dr Liesching is said to have conducted botanical experiments here. The name was later changed to Bantry Bay, after the coastal town of Bantry in Ireland.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the area formed part of Cape Town’s coastal defence system. Under British control, fortifications and coastal batteries were built along this stretch of shoreline to guard against possible naval attacks. Remains of the historic Kloof Battery can still be seen today, reflecting the area’s former strategic importance.

The area began developing as a residential suburb in the early 20th century. Its position along the Atlantic Seaboard, naturally sheltered from Cape Town’s strong southeasterly winds, made it an attractive place to live, a feature that still defines the area today.

The postcode for Bantry Bay is 8005

WEATHER IN BANTRY BAY TODAY

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Things to see and do in Bantry Bay

• -The beach is called Saunders’ Rocks, which has a lovely tidal pool for safe bathing
• A plaque on the seashore which commemorates a visit by Charles Darwin
• Cape Town Skyline Traverse hike

Useful Numbers

Residents and visitors can find important local contact numbers below, including police, medical services, utilities, and community facilities in and around Bantry Bay

• Police: Camps Bay 021 437 8150
• Traffic department: Gallows Hill 0860 103 089
• Fire: 107 Sea Point Fire Station 021 434 2020
• Water: 8860 103 089
• Electricity: 0860 103 089
• Ambulance: 10177
• Post office; Sea Point 021 438 9640
• Library: Camps Bay 021 444 0487
• Closest hospital/clinic is Somerset Hospital, Green Point 021 402 6911
• Pharmacy; 021 439 2290
• SPCA:021 700 4140

• Closest schools to Bantry Bay

• Camps Bay High 021 438 1507
  Camps Bay Primary 021 438 1503
• Ratepayers Association: 083 3888 226
  
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