Clovelly

• Province: Western Cape
• Coordinates; 34°7′S 18°26′E
• Area: 4.15 km2
• Municipality: City of Cape Town

Clovelly sits on the False Bay coastline on the Cape Peninsula in the Western Cape, between Fish Hoek and Kalk Bay. The suburb stretches from the mountainside down to the sheltered waters of Clovelly Beach and is accessed via the M4 coastal road and the railway line that runs along the bay.

History of Clovelly

This is a small suburb between Fishhoek and Kalk Bay. The stretch of beach is quieter than the Fishhoek Beach. The offshore ridge causes the waves to slow down and is perfect for novice surfers. Dolphins and whales can often be seen between June and November

The origins of the little village trace back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The area was initially part of a larger agricultural landscape, with farms and open land dominating the region. The name is believed to be inspired by Clovelly in Devon, England, reflecting the influence of British settlers in the area.

Another thing that makes the area special is that it  is home to several seaweeds found only around the Cape Peninsula, including Chaetomorpha, Cladophora and Laurenciophila minima

The postal code in Clovelly is 7975

Things to see and do in Clovelly

•  Beach
• Golf Club
  

  Resources

  For permits, fishing rules, shell collecting regulations and other practical outdoor information, see the Colourdots coastal and nature use guide

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Useful Numbers

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

• Emergency Services

• Police: Muizenberg 021 787 9000
• Fire: 021 480 7700 Fishhoek
• Ambulance: 10177

• Medical

• Closest hospital: False Bay Hospital 021 782 1121
• Pharmacy; Warrens (Fishhoek) 021 782 2424

• Municipal & Utilities

• Water:0860 103 089
• Electricity: 0860 103 089

• Transport & Roads

• Traffic department: Fishhoek 0860 103 089
• Road Emergencies / SANRAL: 0800 204 204

• Community & Safety

• NSRI 087 094 9774
• 24 hour Poisons Information Helpline of the Western Cape:  0861 555 777.
• Childline South Africa: 116
• SPCA: Cape Of Good Hope – 021 700 4140

• Local Contacts and Community Resources 

• Post office; 021 782 2916
• Library:021 400 7101 Fish Hoek