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Town Small Melkbosstrand

ID: w136805 View large map

Located in South Africa :: Western Cape (Cape Metro)  :: Melkbosstrand
Category: Places :: Town Small

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The pretty seaside town neighbouring Bloubergstrand and Atlanta has a relaxed and tranquil atmosphere with a white beach popular amongst surfers, kite surfers and skin divers. The village is named after the milkwood trees growing in the northern side of town. The Koeberg Nuclear power station developed by the apartheid government in the seventies is located 6km north of Melkbosstrand.

Last edit:  June 3, 2016

Contact
Address :  Western Cape, South Africa
Email :  Click Here
Website :  Click Here
Cellphone Reception :  Good Main Cellular Network :  MTN

Destination Information
Police Doctor Petrol Diesel Shops Shopping Centre Bank ATM Lodging Camping Butchery Bakery Liquor Restaurant Pharmacy Airstrip Tyre Sales Mechanical Repair
Police Telephone :  +27(0)21 553 8200
Doctor Telephone :  +27(0)21 553 4314
Petrol Type :  ULP/LRP
Diesel Type :  50 ppm

Activities
Game Viewing Quad Bikes 4WD Trails Hiking Trails Mountain Biking Fishing Swimming Bird Watching
Golf, Diving, White Water Rafting, Scenic Flights

Travelling Information

DOCTOR:
The number for the doctor is for Dr Etienne Meintjes.

HOSPITAL:
The closest hospital is in Blaauberg and the number is +27(0)21 554 9000.


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“The town lies on the Atlantic coast with the Blouberg mountain to the east. It is named after the Melkbos (Euphorbiaceae) bushes that grow on the dunes and give off a milky latexlike substance, it is commonly referred to simply as Melkbos.” - Chris Smit, 2024/05/17

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