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Restaurants and bars, museums and galleries, clubs and music, shops and more from across Cape Town
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Cape winery scoops global award
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City calls time on summer swimming
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Things to do in Cape Town
The 44 best things to do in Cape Town
Whether you’re searching for scenic beauty or multicultural urban adventures, Cape Town never fails to impress
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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
The 16 best markets in and around Cape Town
After vintage fashion, street food or antiques and oddities? Here’s how to shop like a local at Cape Town’s best markets
Where to eat and drink in Cape Town
The 44 best restaurants in Cape Town
South African meat feast? Or a 12-course tasting menu? Both? Here’s our pick of the best restaurants in Cape Town
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The 22 best burgers in Cape Town
From the best Deep South taprooms to stylish inner-city eateries and local gems, here is our list of Cape Town's best burgers
The 24 best sushi restaurants in Cape Town
From classic sashimi to creative Capetonian variations, these are the finest sushi spots in the Mother City
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Local Intel
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Local Intel: Geordin Hill-Lewis
Geordin Hill-Lewis shares his favourite corners of the city and surrounds
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Local Intel: Mandisi Dyantyis
Mandisi Dyantyis is a celebrated South African musician. Here are his Cape Town favourites
Escape the city
The 10 best day hikes in Cape Town
Looking to find Mother Nature in the 'Mother City'? Lace up your boots and hit the trails
The best safari trips from Cape Town
Track down the elusive ‘Big Five’, and have a whale of a time doing it
The 19 best beaches in Cape Town
Treat yourself with a trip to the top Cape Town beaches where you'll find pristine waters, surf spots and even penguins
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The 15 best places to travel on holiday in May 2025
Looking to book an off-season holiday in 2025? You can’t really beat May. By this time, the weather is steadily improving, but the crowds still...
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These are the 20 most walkable cities in the world, according to locals
Cities are brilliant places to live, but having such a high density of people crammed into one area, all using the same roads and relying on the same trains,...
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These 31 bars have just been added to a prestigious world-best list
It was around this time in 2024 when we reported that the Pinnacle Guide, the bar world’s answer to a Michelin-style accolade, had launched, and since...
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