Stay in Self Catering in Cape Town to Feel Like a Local

There is no better way to end a year than by spending a care-free summer holiday in the city of Cape Town. Here, sunny weather and clear skies create a laid back and friendly atmosphere, whilst the beautiful beaches and mountains easily distract us from thoughts of work and stress. If you need to unwind, get a tan, relax with friends on a beach, or find the perfect place far away from the worries of your career, Cape Town is without a doubt the best place to escape to.

Geographically, it’s very difficult to go more south than Cape Town. This city is placed on the southernmost tip of Africa and is surrounded by beautiful mountains and sea. Although the Mother City has a fairly large population, it has a relaxed air about it and will transport you to another world. Whether you’re a local or a foreigner, you’ll find it easy to unwind in this incredible city. Wherever you are in the city, you’ll be able to see mountains or sea; the constant distractions that will allow you to calm down and that will take your breath away.

Capetonians know how to spend a summer day. Whether they are lazing on Camps Bay beach, taking a scenic drive around the peninsula, enjoying the festivities of the Waterfront, or strolling around Kalk Bay, they find it easy to unwind and take time out from their busy schedules and stressful careers.  Sundowners of Chapman’s Peak, the vibrant nightlife on a warm night, local craft markets, surfing, going on boat cruises, and wine tasting in the Cape Winelands are just some of the other ways that they enjoy unwinding. Tourists in Cape Town find it easy to jump on this relaxed bandwagon; on arrival they find they have little choice but to go with the flow of the laid back atmosphere and sunny weather.

Although many people find it difficult to truly relax in a new place as they feel that they stand out as tourists, they’ll find it easy to fit in when in Cape Town. To feel like a local, ditch the fancy hotels and opt to stay in self catering. Cape Town was previously voted as the top tourist destination in the world and has more than enough 5 star accommodation for all of its guests to enjoy. Self catering accommodation however allows tourists to feel more relaxed as they’re given a place of their own to call home. As tourists can cook their own meals and enjoy their own gardens, swimming pools and not have to worry about bumping into other guests in the lobby, the most popular accommodation in the mother city is self catering.

If you’re planning a trip to Cape Town, you should also consider staying in Hermanus and the Cape Winelands in accommodation that is self catering. Cape Town has an easily navigated road network which makes it easy to explore other places that lie just outside of the city of Cape Town. Both of these areas are popular for their cuisine; staying in self catering accommodation will allow you to spontaneously visit other restaurants and attempt to prepare some of the local dishes in your own “home”.

There is an endless list of things to do and see in Cape Town. Locals enjoy spending their summer holidays in similar ways to tourists; by visiting beaches, hiking in the beautiful mountains, and by taking their time to explore the city’s attractions in the sun. Fit in as a local by staying in self catering accommodation. Cape Town is one of the most beautiful and friendly towns in the world; experience a day in the life of a Capetonian by making yourself at home.

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