DESTINATIONS AFRICA | CAPE TOWN
KALK BAY
WHY GO The other beach options are along False Bay on Cape Town’s southern coast, where the water can be nine or 10 degrees warmer. Here, Simonstown has the naval heritage and Muizenberg the surf scene, but Kalk Bay has the character. It’s one of the few areas that stayed mixed race during the apartheid era, and it shows in the range of indie shops and galleries, as well as in the bohemian cafe-bar-restaurants that take inspiration from around the world – whether Naples or Havana.
SEA POINT
WHY GO Between Camps Bay and the Waterfront, Sea Point is one of Cape Town’s most cosmopolitan spots, with plenty of Jewish areas, Italian restaurants and hip nightclubs. Expect plenty of joggers, too – the promenade that goes around the coastline, often accompanied by big waves crashing on to rocks, is hugely popular as a route for exercising (and strutting).
WHAT TO DO Sea Point is a popular ‘hood for apartment rentals, while neighbouring Green Point is home to the magnificent City of Cape Town Stadium – built for the 2010 World Cup and a great spot to catch a match in.
WHAT TO DO It’s a good spot for heading out to the end of the continent at Cape Point, and seeing the hundreds of African penguins at Boulders Beach on the way. Neighbouring St James is home to a collection of luxury guesthouses, with St James Manor (
stjamesguesthouses.com) being the exquisite pinnacle. There’s tremendous detailing in the colonial-era furnishing; large suites are named after local characters; you can help yourself to drinks from the bar; and there’s a fab rooftop pool with sea views. Prices start at about £140, including breakfast.
CONSTANTIA
WHY GO In 1685, Dutch colonial governor Simon van der Stel commandeered the Constantia Valley to plant vines. He chose well, because the dessert wines produced there soon became favoured by European royalty – and Napoleon guzzled the stuff.
WHAT TO DO There are a handful of wineries in the valley, including the original Groot Constantia, which is a destination in its own right, with fabulous gardens and archetypal Cape Dutch architecture. It’s also worth stopping in at Klein Constantia, which is more laid-back and has attempted to recreate the wine blend that so enthralled the European great and good. The hop-on, hop-off City Sightseeing Tours are great value
– from £14 through Viator – and have a route that goes via Constantia Nek, switching to a specialised wineries route.
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7 NOVEMBER 2019
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