Hotspot of the week – Groot Constantia
Groot Constantia is the oldest wine estate in South Africa and provincial heritage site in the suburb of Constantia. With a variety of other attractions, including restaurants & museums a visit to Groot Constantia becomes an unforgettable experience. The estate is today owned by the Groot Constantia Trust, a non profit company (NPC).
Interesting facts about Signal Hill
Did you know? Signal Hill is one of the only places in the world where critically endangered Peninsula Shale Renosterveld vegetation can be found. Peninsula Shale Renosterveld used to be the dominant ecosystem of the Cape Town City Bowl but due to the growth of the city it now survives only on the slopes of […]
Would you rather hike up Table Mountain or take the cable car?!
Table Mountain in 1968 – Look at all those trees!
Table Mountain -Lower Cable Station in 1969!
Photo thanks to Lindsay Bridge
Today is World Penguin Day!
Show your support by heading over to Boulders and visiting the penguins.
Villa of the week – Oceana Villa
Welcome to the Oceana Villa which is situated in Clifton. The villa is conveniently situated within a stone throw from the finest blue flag beaches, boutiques and restaurants the worlds finest Cape has to offer.
Have you been to the Durbanville Nature Reserve?!
Two rare plant species, indigenous veld types, short hiking trails, bird watching and picnicking are the main attractions of the Durbanville Nature Reserve. The reserve was proclaimed primarily to protect a rare flower – Aristea lugens and to conserve a transition zone between the renosterveld & sandveld fynbos. Photo thanks to Deon Maritz
Cape Town's traditional pickled fish dish
The traditional food for Good Friday in Cape Town is pickled fish. It became popular because it could feed families as well as last the Friday-to-Monday (Easter weekend) without spoiling.
Another oldie – Three Anchor Bay in 1968!
Photo thanks to Seppe Sardo
