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.