Where is Cape Good Hope?

The Cape of Good Hope is a headland on the southwestern coast of South Africa. It lies at the southern end of the Cape Peninsula and is the meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. The Cape of Good Hope is considered one of the most iconic landmarks in South Africa and is a popular tourist destination. The name “Good Hope” was given to the cape by Portuguese explorer Bartolomeu Dias in 1488. He originally named it “Cabo Tormentoso” (Cape of Storms) but later changed it to reflect his hope of finding a route to India. The Cape of Good Hope has been a significant landmark for centuries for ships traveling between Europe and Asia.