Experience special Capetown attractions like Table Mountain and Cape Point, taste wine in the beautiful Cape Winelands. Get active with adventure sports; dive with great white sharks, bungee jump the highest commercial jump in the world or experience the thrill of paragliding over stunning landscapes. Explore the outdoors, be it hiking, sailing, running, surfing or dolphin and whale watching. Tickle your taste buds at Cape Town and Western Cape restaurants where worldly flavours combine with African ingenuity to create unique taste sensations.

Find out more about the Cape Garden Route, the infinite horizons of the Cape Central Karoo and the mountains and ocean of the Cape Overberg. Explore the charming fishing villages of the Cape West Coast. Travel to Cape Town and the Western Cape! In Cape Town, Clifton is for the fashionable set; Sandy Bay, the unofficial nudist beach, for the wouldn't-wear-fashion-anyhow set; and Long Beach for the walking

Capetown beaches

Many of the popular Cape beaches are situated in sheltered bays at the various towns and fishing villages which have developed around Cape Town and the Peninsula over the years. If you're looking for a special beach on which to spend the day, with convenient access to transport, shops and accommodation - or perhaps you'd prefer a more secluded alternative, then scroll down and read about my recommended selection of Cape Town beaches.

Clifton

The upmarket Clifton area contains some of the most exclusive real estate in South Africa. The buildings range from beach cottages to luxury apartments and custom designed mansions, some of which are built into the mountainside, overlooking this popular part of the Cape coastline and blending in with the natural scenery.

The lively beaches of Clifton separated by huge boulders and sheltered from the wind, are considered among the most fashionable in Cape Town. They are frequented by a young crowd of sun worshippers, many who spend their time stretched out in the sun or playing beach games. Clifton's 1st, 2nd and third beaches are small and hidden away from the road by massive up market apartment blocks. The sea in this area is too cold for all but the most enthusiastic swimmer, so lounging about on the white sands, playing beach games and eyeing the jet skis and yachts moored offshore is a popular pastime.

Camps Bay

This well known residential and beach resort centre built on the slopes of the western flank of Table Mountain, features one of the most popular beaches in Cape Town. This well known stretch of sand and boulders is bordered by palm trees and a wide grassy area, with shady picnic spots under the trees. It is usually very crowded in the tourist season and the nearby coast road is congested with traffic.

Many locals and visitors spend their time in Camps Bay. There are restaurants and shops on the promenade and you can barbecue near the beach. The scene is dominated by the peak of Lion's Head and the upper cable station, which is visible atop the western heights of Table Mountain. Camps Bay is a well known surfers venue and many can be seen riding their boards, clad in wetsuits against the cold water. Beach sports are popular and regular volleyball events are organised. Care must be taken when swimming due to strong currents. Life guards are in attendance and safe bathing areas are cordoned off with flags.

Table Mountain

Table Mountain is a flat-topped mountain forming a prominent landmark overlooking the city of Cape Town in South Africa. It is a significant tourist attraction, with many visitors using the cableway to take a ride to the top. The mountain forms part of the Table Mountain National Park. The main feature of Table Mountain is a level plateau approximately 3 km (2 mi) from side to side, surrounded by steep cliffs. The plateau, flanked by Devil’s Peak to the east and by Lion's Head to the west, forms a dramatic backdrop to Cape Town and its Table Bay harbour, and together with Signal Hill form the natural amphitheatre of the City Bowl.The flat top of the mountain is often covered by cloud spilling over the top to form the "table cloth".

Table Mountain is at the northern end of a sandstone mountain range that forms the spine of the Cape Peninsula. To the south of the main plateau is a lower part of the range called the Back Table. On the Atlantic coast of the peninsula, the range is known as the Twelve Apostles. The range continues southwards to Cape Point.

Cape Winelands

For body and soul! Engage your taste, smell, sight and awaken your sixth sense! There are 1000's of things to do then some wine! Winter in the Cape Winelands is an invitation to spend a leisurely evening in front of a fireplace with a bottle of wine! A time to relax and reflect on life, revive old friendships and make new acquaintances.

As the name suggests, the Cape Winelands is the largest wine producing region in the Western Cape. With a selection of over 200 cellars to choose from, you are guaranteed to taste some of the finest wines in the world. Experience the rich historical and cultural heritage while visiting quaint villages and vibrant townships, museums and galleries, theatres and festivals. There are activities such as game viewing, 4x4 trails, abseiling, kloofing, rock climbing, tractor, mountain bike riding, horse and camel riding. Visit the largest maze in the Southern Hemisphere. Round off the experience following the footsteps that set former President Nelson Mandela (a.k.a. Madiba) on his final path towards freedom.