Cape Town in Lonely Planet's Top 10

(Image: Zaian, via Wikimedia Commons)

The Lonely Planet, a trusted multifaceted travel resource with a history spanning over 30 years, announced their choice of the World's Best 10 Beach Cities describing Cape Town as 'good-looking, fun-loving, sporty and sociable'.

The Lonely Planet's 10 Best Beach Cities

1. Barcelona, Spain;
   
2. Cape Town, South Africa;
   
3. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil;
   
4. Tangier, Morocco;
   
5. Sydney, Australia;
   
6. Valencia, Spain;
   
7. Tel Aviv, Israel;
   
8. Dubai, United Arab Emirates;
   
9. Miami, USA;
   
10. Brighton and Hove, England.
    

Cape Town Tourism CEO, Mariette du Toit Helmbold, said that this endorsement was a celebration of Cape Town's versatility:

"Whilst Cape Town is a fascinating, culturally rich city, it's also a natural paradise. We are amongst the lucky few destinations in the world to be able to claim the combination of the finest beaches, iconic natural beauty and distinctive urban culture as part of our unique identity."

Cape Town's growing list of accolades includes:

• Top City in Africa and the Middle East and One of the World's Top Twenty Cities by Condé Naste Readers' Travel Awards 2010;
  
• Africa's Leading Destination, 2010 World Travel Awards;
  
• Second as Top Ten Culture & Sightseeing Destinations in Africa and Fourth as Top Ten Outdoor & Adventure Destinations in Africa by TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice Awards 2010; and
  
• One of the Top Ten Ethical Destinations in the World 2010 by Ethical Traveler.