Strand (Afrikaans for 'beach') is a seaside resort town in the Western Cape, South Africa. It forms part of the Helderberg region of the City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality, situated on the north-eastern edge of False Bay and near the foot of the Helderberg Mountains. Its geographical position is between Somerset West and Gordon's Bay, and is about 50 km southeast of Cape Town City Bowl. Strand has a population of approximately 50,000. Strand's main attraction is the beach; 5 km of white sandy beach off False Bay.
  Strand was established as a holiday and fishing resort in 1714. Before being known as Strand, the settlement was known as Mostert's Bay.

Strand is administered by the City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality. It is in close proximity to the inland town of Somerset West. Recent expansion and development of both towns has resulted in the two now being adjacent to each other, with shopping malls and residential complexes creating the connections. The unofficial divide between the two towns is the national road which bisects them, the N2. Strand forms part of the Helderberg Basin, along with Somerset West and Gordon's Bay
  Strand offers white-sand beaches and views of the Cape Peninsula. During the summer, tourists from other parts of South Africa, including Johannesburg, and abroad, come to enjoy the seaside offerings. Tourism has been a major source of local income since 1950,when the town was popular with visitors from the north of the country, and was home to many retired veterans of the Boer War.There is a train service from Strand to the CBD of Cape Town.
  Strand also used to accommodate one of the largest dynamite factories in South Africa, owned by the AECI group. This area is being redeveloped into a large new mixed-use urban development, Paardevlei, and current tenants include Cheetah Outreach.
  In winter there may be a low inversion layer covering the town, resulting in some degree of pollution. This is rarely seen, however, because of the prevalent winds that keep Strand's skies clean.

Lovely Strand (same word in German)

Nice bit of beach to hang out on - so long as it doesn't get too crowded

Lovely flight Droffarc.   

Depp Posted at 1-23 22:19
Lovely Strand (same word in German)

is a nice place, for the most part

Blériot53 Posted at 1-23 22:52
Nice bit of beach to hang out on - so long as it doesn't get too crowded

Xmas to new year you cannot find parking for busses or even roller skates. They picnic on the side of the rad and leave their mess just there.

DAFlys Posted at 1-23 23:30
Lovely flight Droffarc.

It was surprisingly long -over two kilometers.
Almost went into that white building.

Droffarc Posted at 1-24 00:23
Xmas to new year you cannot find parking for busses or even roller skates. They picnic on the side of the rad and leave their mess just there.

AH. Less glamorous than your aerial views would make it seem

Blériot53 Posted at 1-24 00:34
AH. Less glamorous than your aerial views would make it seem

Captured on a good day of course

Droffarc Posted at 1-24 00:43
Captured on a good day of course

I would expect nothing less

Lovely aerial views Droffarc.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 1-24 03:48
Lovely aerial views Droffarc.

Thank you Downtown

Blériot53 Posted at 1-24 00:48
I would expect nothing less

Those brown parts on the sand are not rocks - 'tis kelp washed ashore after a particularly violent storm.
Usually the sand is clean and white.

Droffarc Posted at 1-24 06:31
Those brown parts on the sand are not rocks - 'tis kelp washed ashore after a particularly violent storm.
Usually the sand is clean and white.

Adds a bit of colour

Droffarc Posted at 1-24 06:29
Thank you Downtown

You're most welcome kind sir.  Hope you have a great day.  

Beautiful views..of the sand and ocean...can't wait for the weather to change here.  

Cacike47 Posted at 1-24 12:45
Beautiful views..of the sand and ocean...can't wait for the weather to change here.

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Droffarc Posted at 1-25 03:15
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Save my seat!!

Very nice to see (and read)

Beautiful views. Nice video.

BetterBizTech Posted at 2-24 14:57
Beautiful views. Nice video.

Thank you BetterBizTech

Droffarc Posted at 2-25 02:26
Thank you BetterBizTech

Your''e very welcome. Nice work.