Porterfield Road, Cape Town
Blouberg · 14.1 km to the city center (Cape Town)
Porterfield Road, Blouberg, City of Cape Town, Western Cape, 7439, South Africa
Scores
Overall4.9Poor
This address in Blouberg is a spread-out coastal area far from the city center. While the area is safe during the day, it is noisy with limited public transport and is not very walkable.
Walkability3.5/10 Poor
Public transport4.7/10 Poor
Safety6.3/10 Fair
Nightlife0.0/10 Very little
Quiet4.0/10 Poor
Safety by day 7/10, at night 5.9/10.
About Blouberg
Blouberg is a spread-out coastal area with suburban streets, apartment buildings, shopping centres, restaurants, and long beaches facing Table Mountain. The waterfront is lively with kitesurfers, sunset visitors, and occasional nightlife, while inland sections feel more residential and car-oriented.
Good for
- beach lovers
- nature lovers
- couples
- families
- drivers
Less suited to
- public transport users
- quiet seekers
- culture lovers
- people with limited mobility
Watch out for
- Use normal Cape Town precautions after dark, especially near quieter beach stretches and car parks.
- Avoid displaying valuables on the beach or in parked cars.
- Check wind and surf conditions before swimming or water sports.
- A car or arranged transport is useful for exploring the wider Cape Town area.
Sources
Getting around
- Porterfield Bus, 240 m
- Garden Bus, 640 m
- Viola Bus, 690 m
- Blouberg Rise Bus, 710 m
- Valderrama Bus, 740 m
14.1 km to the city center (Cape Town).
What's nearby
Groceries
- Pick n Pay Express 410 m
Cafés
- vida e caffe 660 m
Parks
- Porterfield Road Park 100 m
- Willow Public Open Space 240 m
- Waterford Public Open Space 340 m
- Walton P.O.S. 610 m