Birgit's Guidebook
Spa and relaxation
The Marly Boutique Hotel and Spa
201 Victoria RdWonderful Spa offering a great variety of treatments.
Food scene
Good quality food store located within a 10 min walk from 11 the Retreat. Also can be pre ordered and delivered to the house pre arrival. Also does delivery. All you need to do is download the Woolworths app and shop. Use by mobile no as local contact details. And 16 Argyle Road, 11 The Retreat Camps Bay as address.
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Woolworths Camps Bay
87 Victoria RdGood quality food store located within a 10 min walk from 11 the Retreat. Also can be pre ordered and delivered to the house pre arrival. Also does delivery. All you need to do is download the Woolworths app and shop. Use by mobile no as local contact details. And 16 Argyle Road, 11 The Retreat Camps Bay as address.
A lovely deli and general store 10 min by car. And open till 9pm at night. Also sells emergency items, light bulbs, wood etc. No alcohol is sold in Camps Bay.
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Camps Bay Continental Food Market
11 Totnes AveA lovely deli and general store 10 min by car. And open till 9pm at night. Also sells emergency items, light bulbs, wood etc. No alcohol is sold in Camps Bay.
The Silo Hotel
Their rooftop bar a sundowners delight
Beach
Only a 3 minute walk from 11 the Retreat. Beach loungers and umbrellas are rented for daily use.
Camps Bay Beach
Sightseeing
A must see while you in Camps Bay. Be sure to check the weather and wind before you make your way.
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Table Mountain Hike
5821 Tafelberg RoadA must see while you in Camps Bay. Be sure to check the weather and wind before you make your way.
Boulders is a very popular beach where you can swim with Penguins. In the high season its very busy.
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Boulders Beach
Kleintuin RoadBoulders is a very popular beach where you can swim with Penguins. In the high season its very busy.
Well worth day trip to this beautiful town surrounded by some of the best wine lands in South Africa about a 2 hour drive from Camps Bay. Suggest you take an Uber and when there do the tram that takes you from farm to farm. Be sure to stop off for a lovely meal and beer tasting at TUK TUK.
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Franschhoek
Well worth day trip to this beautiful town surrounded by some of the best wine lands in South Africa about a 2 hour drive from Camps Bay. Suggest you take an Uber and when there do the tram that takes you from farm to farm. Be sure to stop off for a lovely meal and beer tasting at TUK TUK.
Cape Sidecar Adventures
1 Dickens RdA great and unique way to do some sightseeing.
If you into art, a wonderful day to be spent here
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Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa
South Arm RoadIf you into art, a wonderful day to be spent here
Activity
Gansbaai
Great for shark cave diving.
Bikes 'n Wines
Unit 4 Loop StTakes you through the vineyards by bike.
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Getting around
Uber - safe and reliable and readily available. My city bus and the Red hop on and hop off bus is within close walking proximity from 11 The Retreat. But if you want to do sightseeing, hiring a car is the most economical.
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What to pack
It is always advisable to pack a mix of beach, hiking and going out clothes. And always have something warmer at hand too. Winter (July - Aug) is the rainy season.
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Travelling with kids?
Children are loved in South Africa. Advisable to bring along a push chair.