One of the oldest suburbs on the Cape Flats, this large suburb consists of a number of residential areas - Crawford, Garlandale, Bridgetown, Silvertown and Kewtown, to name but a few. Athlone is home to the Athlone Stadium - CapeTown´s foremost soccer venue and the most prominent landmark are the AthloneTowers (the old Athlone Power Station). There are vibrant commercial and industrial hubs within the Athlone area. The suburb has restaurants and cafes that serve traditional Malay and Indian food and delicacies. The last five years has seen a growing number of bed and breakfast establishments and guest houses in Athlone.
Tour Operators cover the Cultural, Historical and Political aspects of the area, whose residents were active in SA's political struggle.
Find a place to stay in this area. This is where you will find all types of places to stay from hotels to caravan parks, from bush lodges to backpackers. (photo by Evgeni Dinev)
