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isitors who love the outdoors will find the choice of things to do in Cape Town almost overwhelming. There
are hikes along forested or mountain trails; oceanside promenades to cycle or stroll along; the Atlantic Ocean on one side of the city and the ever-so-slightly warmer waters of False Bay in the south, home to golden kelp forests that harbor a rich array of marine life. Sundowners are an essential part of every holiday, as is a sunrise coffee — be it on the mountain or from the balcony — for early birds, at least. The scenery is something even born-and-
bred Capetonians rarely stop appreciating. But there’s more to the city than just good looks: it has an important history and a cultural mix that visitors can start to explore by delving into Cape Town’s rich food and art scenes. It’s probably not possible to do everything in
a single trip, but that’s OK – travelers who’ve been to Cape Town know very well that one visit is simply not enough.
THE GREAT OUTDOORS For outdoorsy types, cities don’t get much better than Cape Town. Surfers can ride the
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Atlantic waves of Llandudno, while beginners are best sticking to Muizenberg Beach in False Bay. Snorkeling guides take guests to snorkel alongside Cape fur seals in Hout Bay and sunrise kayaking tours depart from Sea Point, where paddlers are regularly joined by pods of dolphins. Scuba diving and freedive centers provide
all the guidance and gear needed to explore the biodiverse kelp forests that line the coast of Cape Town, made famous by the Netflix documentary My Octopus Teacher. Windmill Beach, next to the Boulders Beach penguin colony in False Bay, is a great place for diving or snorkeling, with easy entry from the sandy cove and marine wildlife just a short walk from the beach — swimmers might spot seals, octopuses, rays, jellyfish, little sharks or shoals of fish sheltering in the kelp. Capetonians also love their tidal pool dips;
a ‘swim’ usually means standing in a pool for as long as they can bear the chilly water. In the False Bay village of Kalk Bay, Dalebrook tidal pool is a popular place for such a swim, followed by a warming coffee at Dalebrook Cafe.
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