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Loving Summer in Cape Town
5 Reasons to love Cape Town this Summer
To spend summertime in Cape Town is to experience a summer like no other; Cape Town truly comes alive when the sun is in full summertime swing.
If that’s not enough to convince you; here are 5 more reasons to be in Cape Town this summer.
5. Beautiful Beaches
Cape Town has some of the best beaches in the world; from Camps Bay to Llandudno there’s a beach to suit everyone and every activity. No matter where you are in Cape Town, a white sandy beach is never far away. For a comprehensive guide to the best beaches in Cape Town read our guide to the 5 Best Beaches in Cape Town.
4. Exhilarating Nightlife
There’s nothing better than hitting the town after a relaxing day spent on Cape Town’s beaches. When it comes to nightlife Cape Town has something to suit every taste. From restaurants and theatre shows, to clubs and live music concerts, Cape Town has it all. For a guide to the best things to do at night in Cape Town visit our To Do Night Section.
3. Breathtaking Hiking Trails
Cape Town’s mountain ranges offer a fantastic selection of hiking trails from which to enjoy Cape Town. Pack a backpack complete with picnic lunch and plenty of water and experience Cape Town from a unique perspective. Cape Town’s most popular hiking trails include the route to Elephants Eye in Tokai Forest, hiking up the face of Table Mountain, and the Full-moon Hike up Lions Head.
2. Whimsical Wine Tours
The Cape Winelands are at their most breathtaking during the summer months. Spend a summer afternoon in the winelands sipping wine and having lunch with great friends. From wine tasting at some of Cape Town’s finest wineries to laid-back picnics on sprawling estate lawns, the Cape winelands offer everything you need for a perfect summer day in Cape Town. For a wide guide of things to do in the Cape Winelands, visit our Cape Winelands Overview.
1. Open-air Restaurants
Cape Town’s warm summer evenings are perfect for al fresco-style dinners with good friends and family. We’ve gathered our selection of the best open-air restaurants in Cape Town, perfect for those late afternoon dinners after a day spent soaking up the sun around Cape Town. For our choice of open-air restaurants, read our extensive guide on 10 Open-air Restaurants.
Summer in Cape Town is truly magnificent and to make sure you don’t miss out on everything Cape Town has to offer this summer, be sure to subscribe to our free monthly Editor’s Picks Newsletter and follow us on Twitter.
