Green Point
Fiona2018-08-10T09:55:04+02:00The "Soho" of Cape Town – it has funky restaurants and busy nightclubs, the place has an energy all of its own. The area is home to the Cape Town Stadium, which hosted the 2010 [...]
District 6 Museum
Fiona2018-08-10T09:55:04+02:00District Six was originally established as a mixed community of freed slaves, merchants, artisans, labourers and immigrants, District Six was a vibrant centre with close links to the city and the port. By the beginning [...]
Cycling
Fiona2018-08-10T09:55:04+02:00There are an array of interesting routes to choose from, from mountains, to beach, forests and vienyards. Some of the more popular cycling routes around the city include Durbanville, Chapman’s Peak Drive, Camps Bay to [...]
Crayfish, mussels, seafood
Fiona2018-08-10T09:55:04+02:00Cape town is a seafood mecca. My faves are: • Willoughby and Co (www.willoughbyandco.co.za) • Ocean Basket (www.oceanbasket.co.za) • Seaforth Restaurant (www.seaforthrestaurant.co.za) • Black Marlin (www.blackmarlin.co.za) • Mariner’s Wharf (www.marinerswharf.com) • Fish on the Rocks [...]
Coffee Shops
Fiona2018-08-10T09:55:04+02:00Where would we be without our favourite local coffree shop. My personal favourite is the much loved Afro-Portuguese chaos of Vida E Caffe to the roost-and-roast regulars at Greenpoint’s traditional Italian grocer, Giovanni’s, you’re likely [...]
Clifton Beach
Fiona2013-12-04T08:56:26+02:00Known as Millionaire's Mile, Clifton is known as Cape Town’s St Tropez, with its four beautiful beaches. Yachts floating on a turquoise ocean, white sandy beaches and beautiful bodies all make up Clifton’s reputation as [...]
City Sightseeing Bus
Fiona2018-08-10T09:55:04+02:00This is the easiest and cheapest way of seeing everything in Cape Town! There are two routes covering over 20 of Cape Town’s iconic attractions and destinations, including Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, the V&A Waterfront, Camps [...]
Birding
Fiona2018-08-10T09:55:04+02:00The Western Cape offers excellent birding, more than 610 bird species have been recorded in Cape Town, including 220 species in a single day. The biodiversity hotspot at the south-westernmost tip of Africa showcases more [...]
City Walks
Fiona2018-08-10T09:55:04+02:00Experiencing Cape Town's urban culture on foot is a fantastic way to experience the city. Start off at the Castle of Good Hope (+27 21 464 1264; www.iziko.org.za/castle/index.html) and if you have the time – [...]
City Centre
Fiona2018-08-10T09:55:04+02:00Cape Town is the mother of all cities. There really is no such thing as a dull moment if you’re in the heart of Cape Town’s city centre. There are loads of attractions and entertainment [...]
Chapman’s Peak
Fiona2012-06-19T15:28:38+02:00I have travelled far and wide and I have yet to find a route that beats Chapman's Peak in terms of beauty. Algarve has nothing on Cape Town! Chapman’s Peak Drive winds its [...]
Cape Winelands Tours
Fiona2018-08-10T09:55:04+02:00In Cape Town itself, the Constantia Valley is home to some of the country’s oldest and best known estates. Since the days of Governor Simon Van Der Stel (late 1600s), the Constantia Valley has been [...]
