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The 26 Best Experiences to try in Cape Town in 2026
Spanning new openings, adrenaline adventures and long-time favourites
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Events: What’s on in Cape Town
Cape Town brings the goods when it comes to a jam-packed schedule of concerts and events
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The 20 best ways to enjoy the V&A
The very best things to do on your visit to this lively, historic harbour precinct
Where to eat and drink in Cape Town
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The 10 best Cape Winelands picnics
With a blanket spread beneath shady oak trees and a basket brimming with delicious lunchtime bites, it’s hard not to love a good picnic
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12 Best wine estates for tasting Pinotage
If you want to taste South Africa in a glass, Pinotage is a good place to start
Restaurants
The 18 best fish and chip shops in Cape Town
With the Atlantic Ocean on its doorstep, it’s no surprise that Cape Town is awash with wonderful seafood restaurants
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Local Intel
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Local Intel: Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen
Jan Hendrik’s culinary storytelling toggles between French technique and South African roots, but it’s Cape Town that arguably has his heart
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Local Intel: Ryan Cole
Few chefs have shaped Cape Town’s fine dining scene quite like Ryan Cole
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Health and beauty
The 20 best spas in Cape Town
Whether you choose a luxury destination spa or a simple day spa with an unforgettable massage, these Cape Town wellness spas will take great care of you
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The 14 best tidal pools in Cape Town
Say hello to the tidal pools of the Mother City: from the Atlantic Seaboard to the deep south
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