Weekend seems like the only time to relax and catch up on your hobbies and interests. The decision to stay in for a weekend of Netflix and chill or to go out and do new things is a tough one, especially when you’ve had a really busy and stressful week.
But there are some amazing places and resorts to go to over the weekend for a breath of fresh air and experiences. Here’s a list of some of the top places you can go to for a weekend getaway from Cape Town.
- Franschhoek
This is the right place to go to for a romantic getaway with your special someone. This place is just 81 kms away from Cape Town in a valley surrounded by vineyards. It has beautiful wine farms and restaurants for you and your partner to enjoy. For the adventurous couple, this place has a lot of hiking trails, mountain biking trails to sweat out and then enjoy a beautiful evening with some fine wine and natural beauty that this place has to offer.
- Hermanus
For a weekend getaway near the free sea, this place is perfect. It is around 120 kms away from Cape Town. You can expect to spend a wonderful time in this coastal town. You can rent a boat and go out into the sea, spotting dolphins, whales and enjoying the cool breeze. There are many eating and accommodation options for all kinds of budgets so you don’t have to worry about having too much or too less money. The beautiful sea facing restaurants are great to have a romantic dinner at and end the night by taking a walk around town.
- Paternoster
This 160 kms away place from Cape Town is a beautiful town with beaches, beautiful scenery, architecture and is a cozy getaway. If you’re a fan of seafood, then you’re going to love the food here. It’s known for its local bakeries as well. This is a really great place for the creative minded people to get some inspiration and truly get a break from the everyday monotonous and mundane lives of Cape Town.
- The Baths Hot Springs, Citrusdal
Another beautiful getaway from Cape Town, located at about 190 kms, this place is ideal for a couple to spend time with each other in a natural hot spring or a private jacuzzi. This place offers various accommodation choices like camping, flats and chalets, so you can choose how and where do you want to spend your weekend here. The Baths Hot Springs is located in a valley and it has mountains and orange plantations around it. This would be the perfect, relaxing and therapeutic weekend getaway for you and your better half.
- Breedekloof Wine Route
If you’re on a budget, but you still want a beautiful weekend getaway, then this is can be your choice. This is a wine route that’s a little off into rough terrain, but beautiful nevertheless. The wine tasting here is free of cost and a bottle of wine will cost you nothing. It has 15 wine estates and is accessible via road, it’s around 93 km away from Cape Town.
Conclusion
There are plenty of places in and around Cape Town to explore over the weekend if you can push yourself out of bed and on the road. One of these many beautiful places is going to refresh and rejuvenate you more and better than Netflix ever could. So give these places a chance and get packing! Happy getaway!
