Visiting the Outskirts of Cape Town

While Cape Town certainly has plenty of activitiesand it is certainly a gorgeous drive.
and sights to offer on its own, there are alsoAmong the sights that you will want to enjoy
numerous sights to see around Cape Town asonce you arrive in Hermanus is the seafront. Even
well. Located just a short distance from Capeon days when the weather is not at its best, a
Town is the town of Greyton. A drive from Capewalk along the seafront is well worth it. The old
Town to Greyton will take you approximatelyharbor here is quite interesting and offers views
ninety minutes when the weather is good andthat are spectacular.
traffic is minimal.Dining in Hermanus is also superb as there are
Greyton Lodge is well known in the area fornumerous restaurants which serve fine meals. If
offering warm and charming accommodations.you're looking for a way to work off all of those
Whether you want to enjoy the in-house Jazzcalories, you can head over to the Hermanus Golf
pianist or simply curl up by a warm fire on coolcourse for a day on the green practicing your
evenings, there are plenty of opportunities toswing.
relax at this lodge. Two dining rooms offer ampleOf course, there is no better way to top off a
space for dining and complete an environmenttrip to Hermanus than by paragliding. The local
that is nothing short of homey and charming.area is known for its paragliding opportunities and
If you happen to time your trip so that itwith the spectacular views that surround this
coincides with a weekend, you will most certainlybeautiful region, it is little wonder. Sir Lowry's Pass
want to make a stop by the market that takesis one of the better places for paragliding, offering
place on the village green on Saturday mornings.expansive views that look out toward Cape
Whether you just want to wander around andTown over Somerset West. If you have never
browse or a pick up a jar of lemon curd, this isgone paragliding before, rest assured that you will
certainly an enjoyable way to spend a morning.receive ample instruction that should help you to
There are also plenty of fine restaurants andset aside any case of nerves you might
cafes located in the local area where you canexperience. The views that offered as you sail
enjoy a leisurely lunch. From trendy and artsy totowards the ground and then experience a soft
cozy and welcoming, there are plenty of differentlanding are definitely worth the experience.
options here to suit your tastes.If you're looking for something a bit different to
Hermanus is another lovely town situated not fardo than traveling the wine routes during a visit to
from Cape Town. On a good day's drive,Cape Town, a visit to Hermanus and Greyton are
Hermanus is about an hour's drive from Greytondefinitely in order.