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Cape Town

Where the ocean meets the mountain
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The most beautiful city
in the world — and that's no exaggeration

Cape Town is more than a city. It's a feeling.

Table Mountain rises majestically above the skyline, rugged coastlines meet endless beaches, and at the southern tip of Africa two oceans merge into a natural backdrop of overwhelming beauty. Just minutes outside the city, gentle vineyards and spectacular mountain passes await, straight out of a movie.

Add to that a cuisine that ranks among the best in the world — freshly caught fish, creative top restaurants, and flavors from Africa, Europe, and Asia. In the city's neighborhoods you feel its history: colorful houses, lively markets, small galleries, and local design.

Above it all lies a special energy — the warmth of the people, the closeness to nature, and a joy for life you feel everywhere. Cape Town is a city that impresses, moves, and stays with you long after. A city that never quite lets you go.

Accommodation

The best hotels in Cape Town

From design boutiques at the V&A Waterfront to Winelands estates — hand-picked and personally checked.

Luxury

The Silo Hotel

Spectacular design hotel in a former grain silo at the Waterfront — with breathtaking views of Table Mountain and a rooftop pool.

5.0 · Design Hotel
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Boutique

Ellerman House

Exquisite villa in Bantry Bay with direct sea views, a private pool, an art collection, and only 13 rooms. Absolute discretion.

4.9 · Boutique Villa
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Wine Estate

Babylonstoren Farm Hotel

Historic Cape Dutch farm in the Winelands region. Its own vineyard, a spa, and the best sunsets in South Africa.

4.8 · Wine Estate
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Food & Drink

Restaurants & cafés
you need to know

Fresh lobster on the Atlantic Seaboard, Cape Malay curry in Bo-Kaap, sundowner cocktails with sea views — Cape Town's cuisine is world class.

Fine Dining

The Test Kitchen

Luke Dale Roberts' iconic restaurant in Woodstock — for years the best restaurant in Africa. Book the waitlist diligently.

4.9 · Modern African
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Seafood

Harbour House Kalk Bay

Right above the rocks at Kalk Bay Harbour. The freshest seafood, salt-in-the-air feeling, and waves beneath the table.

4.8 · Seafood
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Fine Dining

Arum – Boschendal

Farm-to-fire fine dining in the historic 1812 wine cellar, right by the vegetable garden. Peter Tempelhoff & Travis Finch — over 40 ingredients straight from the estate.

4.9 · Farm-to-Fire
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Cape Malay

Bo-Kaap Kombuis

Authentic Cape Malay cuisine in the historic Bo-Kaap neighborhood. Colorful houses, the scent of spices, and family recipes passed down through generations.

4.7 · Local Heritage
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Hidden Gems

Hidden gems &
must-sees in Cape Town

Beyond Table Mountain and Boulders Beach: the places that truly make Cape Town unforgettable.

01

Signal Hill at sunset

No tour bus, no entry fee — just drive up and enjoy the 360° view over the city. Cape Town's most spectacular sunset, for free.

02

Kalk Bay – the real Cape Town

A small fishing village with boutiques, antique shops, and the legendary Olympia Café. This is where the locals live. Saturday's market is a must.

03

Noordhoek Beach – endless space

A 16 km stretch of white sand with hardly any people. Wild Atlantic, the occasional whale. Not made for swimming, but perfect for switching off completely.

04

Woodstock Market on Saturday

The city's most authentic food market. The best local chefs cook here, jazz musicians play, and creative Cape Town meets. Not a tourist market.

05

Lion's Head – hike early morning

Climb Lion's Head at 6am: no crowds, magical light, and the city still asleep at your feet. Two hours for the ascent and descent.

06

Stellenbosch Wine Tram

Explore the Stellenbosch Winelands on the hop-on-hop-off wine tram. Estates, Pinotage, Cape Blend, and fynbos landscapes — a day for the ages.

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Aero Beats
Cape Town

Aero Beats
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The heartbeat of cycling. Aero Beats is the first Experience of the Beats family — and it starts where the road cycling content already exists: in Cape Town. Chapman's Peak Drive, the Winelands loops around Stellenbosch, the coastal roads along the Atlantic Seaboard — well-known routes popular with cyclists in the region.

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Route 01

Chapman's Peak Drive

A winding coastal road between Hout Bay and Noordhoek, high above the Atlantic — one of the region's best-known panoramic routes for cyclists.

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Route 02

Winelands Loop

Rolling routes through the vineyards around Stellenbosch and Franschhoek — mountains, vines, quiet backroads.

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Route 03

Atlantic Seaboard

The promenade from Sea Point to Camps Bay and on toward Hout Bay — flat, fast, with Table Mountain at your back.

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Digital Itineraries

Your perfect Cape Town experience,
fully planned

Our itineraries take care of the planning for you. Day-by-day plan, recommendations, booking links, hidden gems — it's all in there.

Luxury

Cape Town Luxury Week

7 days · 6 nights · 5-star hotels
€ 59.90
Basic

Cape Town Basic Guide

5 days · 4 nights · Budget-friendly
€ 29.90
Sporty

Cape Town Active Escape

6 days · 5 nights · Hiking, surfing, kiting
€ 39.90
Experience

Cape Town Deep Dive

7 days · 6 nights · Culture & history
€ 49.90
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The Test Kitchen

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Cape Town Surf Co.

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