Cape Town’s landmark Table Mountain, a 10-minute ride from downtown, is named for its distinctive flat top. An aerial cableway whisks sightseers to unbeatable views of Cape Peninsula and beyond.
Twenty minutes south of the city, the 450-acre Groot Constantia is one of the country’s oldest wine estates, known for its high-quality red blends.
At Pot Luck Club & Gallery’s older sister, ingredients are pickled and poached to intensify their essence, while dishes are presented in unexpected ways—like biltong topped with plum-cured foie gras.
The draw of this onetime Dutch East India Company guardhouse? An artful six-course tasting menu (rib eye topped with onion petals; beet carpaccio served with pickled eggplant and shimeji mushrooms).
An airy dining room filled with contemporary art sets the backdrop for chef-owner Luke Dale-Robert's creative dishes, prepared in an open kitchen. Get the pork belly with red cabbage and apple slaw.
On Saturday mornings, pick up pastries, coffee, and crêpes at this collection of high-end artisanal food stalls in Woodstock, then grab a seat at one of the communal wooden tables.
The ocean-facing tables and outdoor cabanas at this beachside hangout are perennially packed with stylish Capetonians. What to order: café classics such as smoked-trout salad and flatbread pizzas.
No one braais (grills) better than this locavore steak house (the meats are sourced from owner Giorgio Nava’s ranch in the Karoo). Try the free-range lamb or the 24-month-aged, grass-fed sirloin.
You’ll pass Boulders Beach, home to a colony of African penguins, before reaching the Cape of Good Hope nature reserve. The view from one of the peninsula’s highest points is unparalleled.
A scenic, cliff-hugging drive leads to this picturesque harborside town. Stop by the late-19th-century Chapmans Peak Hotel for lunch and order the fried calamari.
This seaside village outside central Cape Town draws urbanites seeking a quiet weekend escape. Stroll the boardwalk that runs along the beach—if it’s windy, you’ll have only kitesurfers for company.
One of the city’s few rooftop bars is a great place to watch the lights come up on Table Mountain at dusk. Order a negroni.
Head here for a weekday brunch, where chef Jacques Erasmus combines seasonal and classic ingredients like salmon with daikon radish. The freshly squeezed fruit juices served in tall jars are a must.
Kalk Bay is a wonderful place to bring out-of-towners. Have lunch at Harbor House, which looks out over the waterfront.
This cocktail emporium is a favorite for late-night drinks; the tapas are equally outstanding.
After an early run along the seafront, recharge with breakfast here and get the ham-and-cheese ciabatta sandwich with a cappuccino.
Families often pack up the car and go swimming in the rock pools at this beach, probably Cape Town’s best-kept secret.
The oldest funtional building in South Africa is a nice place to meet the history.Daily, 9am to 4pm+27 (0) 21 787 1249http://www.castleofgoodhope.co.za/ Leer más.
Mandela's prison is a world heritage site to remind us we must fight unjustice. Make reservations in advance. (Ferries from V&A Waterfront)+27 (0) 21 413 4220http://www.robben-island.org.za/ Leer más.
Nice restaurants and popular stores. You can also get the tickets for Adventurer Cruises (Dive-in surrounded by white sharks and freezing water. Do you really want that?) Leer más.
A beautiful beach with restaurants and cafés. Good for sunbathing but, sorry guys, the water is freezing. Leer más.
Come early morning for a cup that slaps you awake slams you against the wall and gets you raring to go!
