Summer Arrives in Cape Town
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As one of the world's premier summer destinations, there are few better places to be than Cape Town in the warmer months. Boasting one of the most pristine coastlines on the planet and an enviable natural wonderland of mountain terrain and forest, the Mother City is an outdoor enthusiast's dream.
But apart from what Mother Nature has on offer, Cape Town is also a lifestyle hub, and it comes alive in season, with food and wine, bar culture and endless summer days making the city an enviable place to call home.
The Atlantic Seaboard is an epic place to set up shop, with Cape Town's 'Riviera' having a decidedly Mediterranean vibe to it. With its long white beaches, cocktail bars and top class restaurants, it ticks all the boxes and, let's be honest, trumps the French Riviera by a long shot.
With a huge array of world class restaurants, clubs and bars, sundowner spots, and leisure activities - whether they be based on the water or land - this fabulous coastal stretch is packing serious muscle in the lifestyle stakes.
If you're a foodie, then there is nowhere better to spend your days exploring culinary delights than Cape Town, with some of the best restaurants in the city based here, and if you want to explore further, good news, because restaurants based in Cape Town and the near surrounds continue to dominate the local food awards.
In fact, you only have to push a little bit further outside of the Mother City to experience the world famous Cape Winelands. Iconic winelands town like Stellenbosch and Franschhoek are regarded as global superstars, reaching another level of world class wining and dining. Here you will find a vast array to choose from, and they're all at their very best when donning their summer looks.
But it's not just food and drinks and heavenly beaches and wine farms that make Cape Town such an epic summer spot (although they certainly help the cause), with incredible events and entertainment options making it even better.
If you're looking to immerse yourself in the city's culture, experience something different or just want to cut loose, Cape Town is ready to scratch that itch with a variety of events and annual attractions planned throughout the summer months.
For outdoor sessions that are fun, yet chilled, look no further than the Kirstenbosch Summer Concerts, which provide audiences with plenty of options, with both local and international musicians on the schedule. And If live music is not your thing (no judgement), then a walk around this world class attraction, or a picnic on the lawns, is a must-do in the warmer months, with the gardens one of the city's most visited spots.
Another staple of the summer season in Cape Town is The Galileo Open Air Cinemas, with a great line-up that includes special screenings on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Chilled family movies or action and adventure, the line-up has something for everyone. One constant is movies under a clear night sky. Watching the stars under the stars? Count us in!
Beyond concerts, outdoor movies and world class food and wine and summer jaunts along the coast, the Mother City is also well known for its big summer festivals throughout the next few months, meaning you won't need to search too hard to find something epic.
It's a mecca of summer vibes, with an African warmth and a Cape Town seal of approval, giving it all an extra sunny disposition.
Author: The Agency Property Group
