Built for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the Cape Town Stadium was known as the Green Point Stadium during the planning stage. The Green Point Stadium was the name of the original 18,000 seater stadium that was previously on the site, and was often referred to as such during the World Cup media coverage. The […]
Clifton’s four white beaches are separated by outcrops of granite rocks and are some of the most sheltered beaches in Cape Town. This allows the four beaches of Clifton to provide good conditions in summer, even if the wind chases people off the other Cape Town beaches. Temperatures can soar on the back beach but […]
Glen Beach is a sheltered stretch of white sand in Camps Bay, where you can escape the crowds. It is separated from Camps Bay’s northern end by massive granite boulders and although swimming is not advised, it is a popular spot for local surfers. There are stairs to access the beach from the main road. […]
The Pipe Track is a beautiful and tranquil hiking route that takes you along the Atlantic coast and looks over Camps Bay and Lion’s Head. It is one of the most enjoyable hikes in Cape Town and a great way to gain some understanding of what Table Mountain hiking has to offer. Although the Pipe […]
The largest of Camps Bay’s white sand beaches, Camps Bay Beach has been a Blue Flag Beach since 2008. It is situated opposite Camps Bay’s main tourist hub which features many shops, hotels and restaurants. The wide palm-lined sandy Camps Bay Beach is one of the top beach attractions in Cape Town. The views east, […]
Saunders Rock Beach is one of Cape Town’s hidden gems for locals and visitors looking for a quiet and relaxed spot to enjoy the sunshine. The beach is free of traders and include a tidal pool, shower and ablution facilities. The Saunders Rock Beach is the last beach in Sea Point and is ideal for […]
The regeneration of the Cape Town City Centre has turned it into one of the trendiest spots in South Africa. Skyscrapers and freeways have radically altered the face of the Cape Town City Centre over the past five decades or so, yet the gracious old buildings, cobbled streets and monuments still provide a fascinating insight into […]
Century City is a suburb of Cape Town, structured as a mixed-use development which includes entertainment, residential, retail and office components. Century City is traversed by numerous waterways, wetlands and canals. It has become a sought-after address for corporate South Africa and home to a growing and thriving residential community. In the heart of Century City is Intaka […]
South Africa’s first formal garden was laid out by Commander Jan van Riebeeck in 1652 and became known as the Company’s Garden. When Van Riebeeck was transferred to the East Indies, ten years later, the garden covered 18 ha, divided into sections by five walks lengthways and eleven crosswise. In time the cultivated area boasted […]
The Cape Town City Centre has turned it into one of the trendiest spots in South Africa, and in recent years there have seen a huge increase in restaurants and bars making it the ultimate work, live, play destination. While retaining much of the city centre’s historic character, many buildings have been redeveloped into trendy […]
