Although Cape Town has one of the world’s most cel­e­brat­ed sea­wa­ter pools – Sea Point Pavil­ion – there’s an even more scenic pool in the city. Less than an hour from Cape Town cen­tral sta­tion and shel­tered from the winds of Table Bay, Dale­brook Tidal Pool draws clued-up swim­mers to the pret­ty beach sub­urb, St James. It’s a stun­ning spot for a dip, with epic views across False Bay. And unlike Sea Point, you might find your­self shar­ing the pool with a spiky sea urchin.