Robben Island
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Robben Island is an island in Table Bay, 6.9 kilometers (4.3 mi) west of the coast of Bloubergstrand, north of Cape Town, South Africa. It takes its name from the archaic Dutch word for seals (robben), hence the Dutch/Afrikaans name Robbeneiland, which translates to Seal(s) Island.
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Best Rank
#3
top 3 in 1 list
Avg Position
#5
across 2 lists
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Should Robben Island rank Top 3 in Experiences in Cape Town?
Ranked #3 on "Top 10 Experiences in Cape Town". Cast your vote to back or challenge this spot.
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“Top 10 Must-Visit Destinations in South Africa”
Ranks as high as #3 on some lists — but only #7 here. Fans are divided.
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What is Robben Island's highest community ranking?⌄
Robben Island is ranked #3 on "Top 10 Experiences in Cape Town" — its best placement across 2 lists on top10grid.com.
How many top-10 lists feature Robben Island?⌄
Robben Island appears in 2 lists on top10grid.com, spanning categories including TRAVEL.
Is Robben Island a controversial ranking?⌄
Yes — community opinion on Robben Island varies widely. It ranks as high as #3 on some lists and as low as #7 on others, a spread of 4 positions, making it one of the more debated picks on top10grid.com.
