South Africa’s West Coast, known for its stunning landscapes and unique biodiversity, is under threat from the relentless advance of the mining industry. Once a region of untouched beauty and rich cultural heritage, it is now marked by scars left by diamond extraction and other mining activities. The impact on local communities has been devastating, …
In this interview, we talk with Mike Schlebach, a founder of Protect the West Coast (PTWC), about the organization’s origins and impact. PTWC was started by a group of Cape Town-based surfers and environmentalists who became alarmed by the increasing threat of mining on the West Coast’s pristine beaches. Initially focused on raising public awareness, …
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Cape Town, with its awesome landscapes and vibrant culture, is a city that appeals to adventurers and sports enthusiasts of all sorts from around the globe. While Cape Town offers more activities and excitement than you could dream of, one sport has been soaring to new heights, quite literally, on the beaches and green fields …
Muizenberg Beach is one of the best places in Cape Town to spend a summer’s day. It’s incredibly popular among locals, and I seldom go here without seeing at least one friend coming in from a surf or sunning themselves. Surf, sun and swims are the main draw of this beach — it’s very beachy …
Do you know what goes really well together? Wine and weary muscles. This weekend we had the best time cycling the routes of Muratie wine estate with Cape Adventures, and then capped off the fun with a fantastic wine tasting and a charcuterie board that was quickly polished off. It’s a fantastic way to spend …
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The Cape Winelands has become world-renowned for its incredible wines. With more than 300 vineyards, it is one of the top ten wine-producing regions of the world! Cape Town has no shortage of wine farms to visit and enjoy. So, in this blog, we’ve compiled a list of the nine best wine farms within 30 …
Let’s take a drive! Cape Town is such a wonderful city, not least because of where you can go when you leave it behind. A sunny Saturday day trip (sun and Saturday not necessary but always nice) will take you to some fantastically beautiful places. We’ve split these Cape Town day trips into three categories …
Spring is coming! Head along Cape Town’s West Coast for a Wildflower experience second to none, but do be warned, there is lots to learn. Above all, if you want to see the flowers, you are going to have to be prepared to go slow. And I do not mean a drive-by sighting, I mean …
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Here you can read about seven incredible surfing spots in Cape Town. We’ve asked local surfers to write about why this is their spot and what to look out for. Enjoy the read!
Cape Town has a proud surfing heritage and is an iconic place to learn to surf with a variety of options. The coastline offers you access to a consistent supply of waves if you know where to look. As a beginner, the protected bays of Big Bay, Muizenberg Beach, and Strand offer sand bottom breaks …
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