One of the more affluent and historical Cape Town suburbs is Constantia. Home to an abundance of nature as well as cultivated wine farms boutique hotels and decedent shopping and restaurants it’s no wonder it’s a top destination not just for locals but also people travelling from other parts of the country and world.
Its close proximity to the major hubs of Cape Town has ensured the areas longevity and prestige. Here are a few activities and places to visit for when you next find yourself in Constantia.
Although the area is close to Cape Town if you are visiting from out of town car rental Cape Town is a great way in which to get out there and experience everything that this great city and suburb has to offer.
Places to eat
Backyard café
The Backyard Café offers even more tranquility to the already tranquil area of Constantia with its humble charm and fresh ingredients. One has the option of sitting in the beautiful garden or porch area and the café offers a wide selection of items mainly for people wishing to have either breakfast and lunch. They also have fresh coffee beans from one of Cape Town’s top coffee roasters Origin.
Simon's Restaurant
This typically iconic Constantia restaurant is situated on a wine farm which has been in the same location for many moons and years. 300 years to be exact, this coupled with spellbinding views of the Groot Constantia vineyards this destination will certainly conjure romantic notions of a time when life was simple and decadent. What’s also nice about this area is its roughly 15 to 20 minutes away from the centre of Cape Town making navigating your way there a breeze.
Greenhouse Restaurant
This is definitely a restaurant for the restaurant connoisseur who is ready to be adventurous hence trying something new and exciting in the absolute natural splendor that is Constantia. This is another establishment which provides patrons which exceptional ingredients from various realms of the South African landscape and experience creating an exuberant meal as diverse as South African people themselves.
Things to do
Chris Nixon Cycling Academy
It would seem most if not all biking enthusiasts who happen to reside in Constantia have visited this cycling and mountain biking trails and academy. It’s situated in the Constantia Uitsig wine estate which is a stone throw’s away from the majestically beautiful Tokai Forest. Another great aspect about this location is it’s geared around a fun recreational activity for the entire family young or old.
Constantia greenbelt
Today this part of Constantia is lush and in abundance, yet some may or may not know that the area has a history dating back to 1714 and has its lineage to the Dutch East India Company. The area has seen much transformation from these early days and in modern day Cape Town the area has reclaimed its lush origins as a living breathing entity all on its own. On most days one can see people enjoying this natural part of Constantia.
Elephants cave hike
Another great aspect about visiting Constantia is it has wonderful places to hike or trek and Elephants Cave hike really is no exception. The origins of the name come from the fact that the mountain in fact has almost exactly the same shape as the head of an elephant. Fans of flora can also be treated to indigenous fynbos whilst hiking this route.
Places to stay
Glen Avon Lodge - Bed and Breakfast
This iconic Constantia accommodation establishment situated in the heart of the winelands of the area could be the home away from home you have been looking for. With easy access to all the top attractions of the city it’s a great place to base oneself if you wish to be close to the action bus also far away enough to enjoy some peace and tranquility.
The Cellars-Hohenort
This is the accommodation facility for those wishing to have easy access to panoramic views of the most sought after site in the entire mother city the revered Table Mountain. The 52 rooms all boast similar sites making it an ideal place for those wishing to rest and find a certain sense of tranquility that won’t be found in the middle of the city.
Nova Constantia Boutique Residence
This is definitely an accommodation facility for those looking for some decadent pampering whilst still being close enough to the city to get a little bit of action in Cape Town’s cosmopolitan landscape. Patrons also are within close proximity to the winelands of the area and these picturesque sites and scenes are often the reason why people venture to this part of Cape Town.