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World Cup 2010 - 10 Things to do and see in Cape Town (between matches of course)

Cape Town La Med

1. Sundowners at La Med
For a totally chilled out summer cocktails by the sea experience head down to La Med in Camps Bay. It’s where pretty much anybody who’s cool in Cape Town hangs out every now and again and you’re never short of some fantastic eye candy. The odd impromptu parachute landing by locals throwing themselves off Lions Head only add to the cool factor of this Cape Town Sundowner institution.

2. Curry at Bukhara
There’s nothing quite like a curry and a few beers after a game. Head down to Church Street in Cape Town’s City Bowl to experience one of the best in Cape Town. Get a table on the Verandah and enjoy the hustle and bustle of Cape Town below but be warned it gets packed to the rafters every night so you’ll need to book in advance.

3. Shopping at the Waterfront
The Waterfront with it’s iconic picture postcard views has become the central tourist location in Cape Town. Only a few minutes from the Stadium at Greenpoint you can shop until you drop, take a trip on a Catamaran or even book a helicopter flip over the Peninsula.

4. Surfing at Muizenberg
When in Cape Town do as the Capetonians do. Muizenberg is the home of learning to surf in the Cape and in October 2009 grabbed the world record for number of surfers riding the same wave, a staggering 103. There’s plenty of surf schools just off the beach and for a few quid you can grab a board, wetsuit and an instructor for an hour.

5. Shark cage diving
You won’t get many locals promoting shark diving because of the alleged increased shark activity in the area due to companies artificially chumming the ocean so you get a glimpse of the 20 ft killers. However, if you fancy an up close and personal experience with a great white then here’s your chance.

6. Laze on the beach
The water in Cape Town is icy cold all year round and the swell is dangerous for all but the most experienced swimmers. The best way to enjoy the beach is from the comfort of your sunbed. Clifton’s 4 beaches are without doubt the busiest and coolest in Cape Town.

7. Hiking in Silvermine
Unknown to many Capetonians, Silvermine forms part of the Cape Peninsula National Park and has some of the best walks in Cape Town. Choose a trail of between 1 and 4 hours and you’ll get to see some of the most stunning scenery in the world.

8. The Old Biscuit Mill
An organic market in the same vein as Spittalfields in London. Lots of freshly made natural eats and treats as well as some pretty cool stuff to buy. It’s only a short drive from the Greenpoint Stadium in the up and coming area of Woodstock. If you want a taste of multi-culteral Cape Town then it’s well worth a visit.

9. Winelands tour
No trip to Cape Town is complete without a tour of the wine route. Crawl from wine farm to wine farm tasting their wares. Having done this several times myself the first two wine farms are fantastic … and you really savour the delicate differences between wine growers. After that it all becomes a blur.

10. Moyo for supper
Speir wine farm is one of the biggest in the Cape and also home to Moyo restaurant. Reserve a tree-top table and enjoy a truly African evening of fantastic food and great impromptu singing, drumming and dancing from the resident musicians. World Cup 2010 - 10 Things to do and see in Cape Town (between matches of course ;-)

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6 Comments so far

  1. Candy April 10th, 2010 1:34 am

    World Cup 2010 - 10 Things to do and see in Cape Town (between matches of course) - The suggestion for world cup visitors to go to Clifton Beach (or any beach in Cape Town) is quite ridiculous (Your suggestion number 6 - :Laze on the beach). 11 June to 11 July is winter!! Its going to be freezing on Clifton and only an idiot would go lie on the beach in June/July!

  2. steve April 20th, 2010 10:34 am

    For South Africans lying on the beach in Winter may seem ridiculous but Cape Town has some amazing winter sunshine days and the chance of lying on the beach (albeit wrapped up) is still a pleasant treat for our sun starved Northern Hemisphere visitors.

  3. jane May 3rd, 2010 1:42 pm

    awesome artivcle.. u dont find these tips much anywhere.. iv definatley printed them and going to make use of them when the famiy comes down.

  4. Celine May 20th, 2010 1:12 pm

    I totally agree - everything is shifting forward (weather-wise) and these days you can have a few 25 degree days in June and July even. If you’re on holiday for 3 weeks, you’re bound to have at least 7 days of lovely sunshine!!

  5. North West Accommodation October 28th, 2010 2:57 pm

    This is a wonderful article.I have always wondered which is the best way to entertain my guests, visiting me in Cape Town. This article points out some really great facts and activities, which I’ll really be using next time I need to plan a few days with friends or relatives.

  6. Rome Accommodation January 13th, 2011 2:49 am

    I just have to agree that this place is naturally accommodating with its incredibly inviting ambiance. I’m pretty sure that those who have been here had experienced one of their best luxurious experience in their lives ever. Thanks for posting this article. I would be very glad to visit again.

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