YOUR TOP 10 CAPE TOWN
TRENDSPOTTING LIST
Durbanville Hills Vineyards
We
know you love Cape Town but there’s no reason to always do the same touristy
things when visiting. On the other hand, if you are lucky enough to live in one
of the most beautiful cities in the world, be sure to explore your
surroundings. Add these ten Cape Town destinations to your list of must-do’s
and discover some hidden gems.
The Durbanville
Hills cellar which is only 20 minutes from the city centre, is
synonymous with Cape Town. Here you can enjoy breathtaking views of Table
Mountain, Table Bay and Robben Island. The wines produced here reflect the
unique terroir of endless valleys, slopes and the cool climate thanks to the
South Easter that blows over the Atlantic, drenching the vineyards with cold,
moist air.
The
cellar is modern and taking its cue from the Castle of Good Hope, a triangular
look-out named the “Bastion” ploughs forward like the prow of a ship into the
vineyards below, a theme repeated on the smaller wooden deck linking the
tasting area to the renosterveldgarden. The relaxed indoor and
outdoor areas of the cellar are contemporary offering a variety of comfortable
settings to enjoy artisan cheeses, breads and meats, biltong or chocolate wine
pairing, or breakfast, lunch and dinner in the newly refurbished restaurant.
In
Cape Town’s city centre, an Underground tour of Cape Town in
the subterranean throughways which dates back to the mid 1600s, offers you a
thrilling adventure. Cape Town was known in the early days as “Little
Amsterdam”, a time when canals and rivers acted as routes of travel and
supplied the Company Gardens and ships with fresh water. The tunnels are
located under the busy streets of the city centre and a guided tour starts at
the Castle of Good Hope.
The Biscuit
Mill in Woodstock has become somewhat of an institution in the Mother
City with a collection of arts, craft, fashion and design shops. On Saturdays
the bustling, vibey Neighbourhoods market is brimming with organic and fresh
foods to enjoy either there, or to take home. Staying in Woodstock, the
edgy gallery What if the World is a must see. The gallery
provides a platform for emerging young artists to exhibit their work during
regular art events and workshops.
The Book
Lounge in Roeland Street is a magical literary world where rare books,
poetry readings and story-telling meet. Have a coffee in their lounge area,
speak to the knowledgeable staff and find the joy in paging through one of
their vast selection of the latest fiction and non-fiction books.
Just
up the road, the Labia Theatre on Orange Street is the oldest
independent art-repertory cinema in South Africa, showing independent movies,
foreign films, historical cinema and other alternative art circuit films. It’s
also the only cinema where you can relax and enjoy a drink from the bar whilst
watching a movie! Once you’ve explored your cultural side, head to Long
Street for trendy shopping and restaurants. It’s one of the best
places for a night out offering everything from elegant dining to clubbing.
And
finally, Cape Town’s natural beauty is there to breath-in, so take a bike ride
along the Sea Point promenade, hike up Lion’s Head on
a full moon night for an incredible moonlit view of the city or soak up the sun
at Camps Bay beach.
THE
TOP TEN TRENDSPOTTING LIST
1. Durbanville Hills Wines for views and
Sauvignon Blanc
2. Biscuit Mill for organic and crafted foods
3. Camps Bay beach
4. Underground tour of Cape Town
5. Long Street for trendy shopping and night out
7. Labia Theatre for documentaries,
foreign-language and art house films
8. Hike up Lion’s Head on a full moon night for
incredible moonlit views of the city
9. Bike ride on the Sea Point promenade
10. The Book Lounge for rare, interesting finds
