Top 10 Romantic Activities in Cape Town
Written by Lesedi Chocho
Whether you’re celebrating your honeymoon on a budget or want to splurge on a romantic getaway with your significant other, the Mother City is the perfect place for a romantic escapade! Not sure of what you could do in Cape Town for your honeymoon, anniversary or the equivalent? Worry not, here’s a list of the top 10 romantic activities in Cape town curated just for you!
1. Cycle along the promenade
If you’re working on a budget, then renting a bike and cycling around Cape Town’s scenic Sea Point Promenade, making stops by the sea, viewing public art installations, or picking up a sweet cone of chocolate ice cream, all while feeling the wind on your skin is a great (and eco-friendly) start to your romantic holiday!
2. Visit a secluded beach
Frankly speaking, romance is what you make it! But who wouldn't enjoy basking in the sun while taking a stroll on a secluded beach of glowy white sand? Pack a picnic basket and visit Queen’s Beach on the south side of the Seapoint Promenade or Platboom Beach located inside Cape Point Nature Reserve to admire the rocky shores, azure ocean, and unique fynbos vegetation while enjoying a little extra privacy.
3. Visit a market
Foodie couples are sure to find a number of new favourite dishes with multiple food markets all around Cape Town serving up the most delicious food Cape Town and its surrounding areas have to offer, with plenty of organic, seasonal, and veggie options to choose from. With several florists in the market, a small romantic gesture like a bouquet is sure to go a long way!
4. Ride the Cape Wheel
Be the main character of your romantic trip to Cape Town with a quick sunset ride on the Cape Wheel at the V&A Waterfront. Enjoy the spectacular views or steal a quick smooch while looking out onto the iconic Table Mountain or the renowned Robben Island.
5. Pick your own strawberries
When looking for the perfect Insta moment, the nearby Polkadraai Strawberry Farm is your best bet! What's a better way to celebrate love than picking fresh seasonal strawberries on a sunny summer day? Plus, you can enjoy them on your trip to one of the secluded beaches!
6. Spend a romantic night in a boutique hotel
Wake up to the sounds of the Atlantic Seaboard and enjoy a lovers breakfast on your private veranda before heading out to explore Cape Town’s vibrant city centre. Is this what you’ve been hoping for during your honeymoon stay in Cape Town? Then be sure to whisk your partner away with a romantic night’s stay at a sustainable boutique hotel.
7. Go Sightseeing
The City Sightseeing bus is a must-do activity in Cape Town offering guests a unique look into the city with interesting insights into the various places and spaces on the route. Couples can hop off and enjoy a romantic lunch stop at one of the many fine restaurants Cape Town has to offer, and hop on again to enjoy the rest of the sights.
8. Paint ceramics together
Everybody loves a personalised gift you can take home! At the Clay Cafe in Hout Bay, couples can show off their artistic streak by painting their designs onto ceramics like flower vases or bowls while relaxing on a patio overlooking a lush garden. What a cute reminder of your special trip to Cape Town!
9. Go wine tasting
Discover your inner wine connoisseur with a detailed trip to the Cape Winelands, where you and your partner can explore stunning estates along the Franschhoek and Stellenbosch Wine Routes while learning the ins and outs of winemaking and enjoying the best of the rolling mountains and vineyard views the Winelands has to offer.
10. Take a sunset boat cruise
Simmer in your final bon voyage to Cape Town with a luxury cruise to Clifton or Table Bay, offered by Waterfront Charters. Reminisce about your time spent in the Mother City with a glass of local sparkling wine against the tranquillity of the open water as the sun sets over one of the most incredible backdrops Africa has to offer.
Romance should be effortless, but some planning wouldn’t hurt, right? Looking for some adventure-filled romance in Cape Town? Plan and book your first sustainable, romantic trip to Cape Town with Viatu.
