Towns and suburbs

Llandudno

Llandudno is an exclusive coastal suburb of Cape Town, nestled between the Twelve Apostles and Hout Bay. Famous for its secluded beach, dramatic cliffs, and ocean views, it remains a quiet residential area with limited public access.

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Llandudno lies along the Atlantic coastline of Cape Town, west of Hout Bay, and at the foot of the Twelve Apostles mountain range. The suburb is characterised by cliffs, winding roads, and a small crescent-shaped beach framed by granite boulders. It is primarily residential, with no commercial centre, and is known for its privacy and natural beauty. The area is accessible via Llandudno Road from Hout Bay, and parking is limited to protect the environment. The beach is popular with surfers and swimmers, though there are no lifeguards, and the ocean can be rough. From the suburb, residents have great views of the sea. There is rich marine life offshore and fynbos vegetation on the surrounding slopes.

History of Llandudno

Llandudno, named after the Welsh seaside resort meaning “Parish of St Tudno,” shares striking similarities with its namesake’s seaside bay. Jan Van Riebeek knew of the path below the Twelve Apostles, then called Gevelbergen (Gable Mountains). The Watermen, a Khoikhoi clan, used this track to bring cattle for bartering with the Dutch. For centuries, Strandloopers inhabited this area, as evidenced by artefacts found in caves along the bay. In 1953, a shell midden was discovered, further indicating the presence of early inhabitants. While settlers expanded on the East side of the Peninsula, the West side remained untouched.

Victoria Road, completed in 1887, connected Camps Bay and Hout Bay, making the area more accessible. By the time motorised vehicles became common in the Cape, a drive along this road had become a popular outing. An auction of plots occurred in 1904, leading to the completion of the first house in 1905, despite an inconsistent water supply. Electricity arrived in 1947, and the road was tarred by 1952. In 1954, a farm school was established, which was upgraded to a primary school in 1957.

Today, Llandudno’s beach remains unspoiled and surrounded by fynbos. The area still has no shops or street lights, preserving its natural charm

The postcode for Llandudno is 7806

Things to see and do in Llandudno

  • Oudekraal Beach is a private and intimate beach in Table Mountain National Park, between Llandudno and Bakoven. It is a small haven tucked away, surrounded by large boulders that shelter it nicely and provide a safe swimming area.
  • Scuba divers can explore Justin’s Caves, which are a bunch of large boulders smothered in fascinating sea life and stunning soft corals.
  • You can visit the wreck of the Het Huis te Crayenstein, which ran aground on the rocks at Oudekraal in 1698. There is a lot here to explore.
  • Great Motherstone sacred site
  • The pretty stretch of beach called Sandy Bay is one of Cape Town’s most inaccessible beaches, so consequently it is Cape Town’s only recognised unofficial naturist beach. It is just around the corner from Llandudno at the base of the Twelve Apostles.
  • Logie’s Rocks is a sacred site which has strong female energy, with the largest boulder looking like a giant breast

Resources

Practical information for the Western Cape, regulations, permits and helpful tips. 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;Hout Bay Police Station-021 791 9300
  • Fire: Hout Bay – 021 480 770
  • Ambulance: 10177

  • Medical

  • Closest hospital/clinic;Hout Bay Family Medical Centre-021 790 3120

  • Municipal & Utilities

  • Water  0860 103 089
  • Electricity: 0860 103 089

  • Transport & Roads

  • Traffic Department: Gallows Hill Traffic Department 0860 103 089
  • Road Emergencies / SANRAL: 0800 204 204

  • Community & Safety

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

  • Local Contacts and Community Resources 

  • Post office; Hout Bay -021 790 1740
  • Library; Hout Bay Public Library-021 791 7660

  • Schools in Llandudno;

  • Llandudno Primary school021 790 2010
  • Find a comprehensive list of Cape Town Emergency numbers HERE
  • The City of Cape Town Public Emergency Communication Centre is available 24/7 For all life or property-threatening emergencies. Call 021 480 7700 from any phone or 107 from a landline or report online at https://bit.ly/3o4Ji3K
  • Colourdots is an independent regional information resource for the Western Cape.
    Learn more about the project HERE

 

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