Cape Town is an international tourist destination that attracts many people from the UK, America, the Middle East, Europe and other countries all over the world.
Cape Town has specially designed tourist locations such as the V&A shopping mall, Canal Walk, museums and an amazing natural beauty. It’s not uncommon for first-time tourists to fall in love with it and proclaim it the “most beautiful city in the world”.
However there are many other non touristy activities that exist for you to discover if you’re willing to explore a little bit. Cape Town has a rich history and is currently melting pot for many different cultures. Consider visiting the African Mama restaurant in Cavendish Square for authentic African cuisine. Not to your taste? Bukhara’s in town offers outstanding Indian cuisine. Still not enough? Visit the Blowfish in Blaauwberg for one of Cape Town’s best seafood restaurants.
The Southern Suburbs is another area that holds many local cape town gems. Suburbs like Bishopscourt, Claremont, Constantia, Kenilworth, Newlands (cricket and rugby grounds), Observatory (up and coming hip artistic restaurants and art shops, Rondebosch which is the stomping ground of UCT students, the University of Cape Town’s MBA programme was recently voted the best value for money MBA in the world.
Locals in Cape Town will flock to the beaches – if you’re a surfer try find out where “dungeons” is (hint: catch a train to Muizenberg and ask around). Or visit Kalk Bay harbor to buy snoek (which is traditionally barbecued in garlic butter). Visit the Silvermine nature reserve on the top of Ou Kaapse Weg to experience the majesty of our beautiful mountains – away from the madding crowd.
Top attractions in Cape Town
Cape Town is many things and offers a unique lifestyle that is a fusion of cultures melted together in one of the most naturally beautiful cities in the world.
Cape Town is a diverse city that has attractions which will appeal to people from all walks of life. If you’re looking for glitz and glamour then consider heading over to the waterfront home to the Yacht club and the inimitable V&A shopping mall.
There are many fine restaurants and tourist attractions in the City Bowl and areas like the Bo-Kaap (Malay Quater), Long Street, Gardens, Higgovale, Oranjezicht, Tamboerskloof and Vredehoek.
For pristine blue flag beaches visit Clifton Beach or Camps Bay Beach where you’ll experience some of the Southern Hemispheres best sand, surf and sky.
Table Mountain looming behind you invites hikers to explore the trails that will wind around the crags offering you stunning views of the natural splendor that lies in the heart of Cape Town.
What time of year to visit Cape Town
It’s an old joke but worth repeating – if you don’t like the weather in Cape Town, wait an hour. It’s true that at certain times of the year you can experience all four seasons in one day. Because of the effect of the mountain and sea you may find different weather on different sides of the city. Don’t worry though, this is really just at the seasonal changes and for the most part Cape Town has fairly predictable weather. The Atlantic Seaboard contains some of the most beautiful suburbs like Bantry Bay, Camps Bay, Clifton, Fresnaye, Green Point, Hout Bay and Llandudno where some of Cape Town’s most expensive real estate is very much sought after.
Cape Town has a Mediterranean climate with a warm sunny summer and a mild wet winter. It very seldom drops below freezing point, even in the middle of a cold winter night and it is very rare that the temperature will rise above 32°C in the height of summer. If you visit Cape Town from December to February you are most likely going to enjoy a warm sunny holiday.