Discover Cape Town’s Cape Peninsula

About the Area

Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and the Cape Peninsula is one of its crowning jewels. This magnificent stretch of coastline is home to pristine beaches, towering cliffs, and lush forests.

It’s also a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts, with its turquoise waters, pristine beaches and dramatic cliffs, it’s no wonder that this is a popular destination for travelers from all over the world. But there’s more to the Cape Peninsula than just its good looks. This is also a place where you can get up close and personal with some of the planet’s most fascinating creatures. penguins, sharks, whales and dolphins all call this area home, and there are plenty of opportunities to spot them in their natural habitat.

For those who are feeling adventurous, there are also plenty of chances to go free diving and explore the underwater world for yourself. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing beach vacation or an exciting wildlife adventure, the Cape Peninsula has something to offer everyone.

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Explore the Cape Peninsula's Neighbourhoods

The Cape Peninsula offers an incredibly beautiful list of neighbourhoods each with it’s own individualistic appeal.  

Things to Do in Cape Peninsula

The Cape Peninsula is a beautiful area with an quaint coastal towns and lush green mountainside. 

Places to Stay in Cape Peninsula

When it comes to finding the perfect place to stay in Cape Town’s Peninsula, you really are spoilt for choice. 

Places to Eat & Drink in the Cape Peninsula

The Cape Peninsula has a very unique modern countryside feel when it comes to eat and drink options for visitors.

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You’re spoiled for choice when it comes to food options at the @vandawaterfront! 🥳

The Mother City attraction offers everything from fine dining, food trucks, fast food eateries, and everything in between. 🍽️

Here are some restaurants to check out:

📍TANG
📍Seven Colours Eatery, Battery Park
📍Si Cantina Sociale
📍Beluga, Makers Landing
📍PIER/ The Waterside
📍V&A food trucks

#vandawaterfront #capetownrestaurants #tang #sevencolourseatery #sicantinasociale #beluga #pier #thewaterside #foodie #lovecapetown #thingstodoincapetown#capetown #placestogo #travel #kaapstad #lecap #kapstadt #ciudaddelcabo #kapstaden #africa #southafrica #südafrika
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It`s flower season in Cape Town! 🌼

Drop the location of your favourite Mother City flower spots in the comment section...😎

📸: @photography_by_leeanne

#flowerseason #capetown #lovecapetown #thingstodoincapetown#capetown #placestogo #travel #kaapstad #lecap #kapstadt #ciudaddelcabo #kapstaden #africa #southafrica #südafrika
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Freedom To Wish is back, and we are excited to give you the opportunity to be a tourist in your own city! 😎
Last year, we granted hundreds of wishes, and we hope to put smiles on many more faces this year. To enter, nominate yourself or a loved one who resides in Cape Town and tell us the one thing you’d love to experience in our beautiful city and why. 🥳
Whatsapp your 60-second voice note or video motivation to 072 662 0626 or email freedomtowish@capetown.travel between 1-26 September 2023. T’s and C’s apply.

Local has never been so lekker. 🫶

#freedomtowish #localhasneverbeensolekker #capetowntourism #lovecapetown #thingstodoincapetown #capetown #placestogo #travel #kaapstad #lecap #kapstadt #ciudaddelcabo #kapstaden #africa #southafrica #südafrika
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Step into another world when you visit Cape Town and explore its countless hiking trails.🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️

Tell us, what are your favourite hiking trails in the Mother City? ⛰️

📹: @toxicity112

#capetown #capetownhikes #hike #hiking #lionshead #lovecapetown #thingstodoincapetown#capetown #placestogo #travel #kaapstad #lecap #kapstadt #ciudaddelcabo #kapstaden #africa #southafrica #südafrika
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Are you longing for an escape a short drive from Cape Town? A place that offers a picturesque backdrop, cosy ambiance and natural hot springs? If so, you should add these epic destinations to your bucket list:

📍The Baths
📍The Caledon Hotel and Spa
📍Avalon Springs
📍ATKV Goudini Spa
📍Montagu Springs

#naturalhotsprings #capetown #westerncape #thebaths #caledonhotelandspa #avalonsprings #atkvgoudinispa #montagusprings #lovecapetown #thingstodoincapetown #placestogo #travel #kaapstad #lecap #kapstadt #ciudaddelcabo #kapstaden #africa #southafrica #südafrika
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POV: You’re travelling through Chapman’s Peak, one of Cape Town’s most scenic drives. 🚘

Who are you taking? Tag your besties.😎

📹: @travelling_gypsy

#chapmanspeak #scenicdrive #roadtrip #lovecapetown #thingstodoincapetown#capetown #placestogo #travel #kaapstad #lecap #kapstadt #ciudaddelcabo #kapstaden #africa #southafrica #südafrika
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Cape Town is a captivating solo travel destination worth adding to your bucket list. 😎

Whether you want to indulge in a wine tasting on Table Mountain, immerse yourself in the vibrant colours and history of Bo-Kaap or savour the local scene at bustling markets and museums, there`s a plethora of activities perfectly suited for one. 🥳

📸: @joshheldsinger

#lovecapetown #thingstodoincapetown#capetown #placestogo #travel #kaapstad #lecap #kapstadt #ciudaddelcabo #kapstaden #africa #southafrica #südafrika #findyourfreedom #solotravel
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Who’s excited about flower season in Cape Town? 🌻🌼🌷

📹: @nicowelgemoed

#lovecapetown #thingstodoincapetown#capetown #placestogo #travel #kaapstad #lecap #kapstadt #ciudaddelcabo #kapstaden #africa #southafrica #südafrika #canola #flowerseason
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Did someone say brunch? 🍽️

The Mother City is known for its incredible brunch spots scattered throughout the city. 😋

From aesthetic spaces to world-renowned dishes that will make your tastebuds dance, fearless foodies have an array of brunch options to choose from. 😎

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📍JARRYDS Brunch & Bistro
📍Sonny and Irene
📍Swan Café
📍Egghead Diner
📍BUTTER
📍Ou Meul Bakkery

Other spots to try:

📍Hemelhuijs
📍Jonkershuis
📍Kleinsky’s Delicatessen
📍Four and Twenty
📍Mulberry & Prince
📍Groot Phesantekraal

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Captivating Cape Town-the perfect ocean and mountain escape. 🌊⛰️

If there is one thing you would like to experience in the Mother City, what would it be and why?

📸:@kelvindadams

#lovecapetown #thingstodoincapetown#capetown #placestogo #travel #kaapstad #lecap #kapstadt #ciudaddelcabo #kapstaden #africa #southafrica #südafrika #findyourfreedom #tablemountain
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POV: Kitesurfing in the Greatest City on Earth! 😉

Tell us, what activities are on your Cape Town adventure bucket list?

📹: @highfivekite

#capetown #kitesurfing #adventure #findyourfreedom #urbanadventurer #lovecapetown #thingstodoincapetown#capetown #placestogo #travel #kaapstad #lecap #kapstadt #ciudaddelcabo #kapstaden #africa #southafrica #südafrika
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