Villa Montebello is about five minutes drive from Sandy Bay and Llandudno beach, undoubtedly two of the most scenic beaches in South Africa. The Mountain drops dramatically down to the sparkling blue sea and pristine white sand, providing a breathtaking view as you drive over the hill.

+ Tour of the Cape Peninsula

 
+ Cape Peninsular Climate

Lying between the Indian and Atlantic Oceans, Cape Town enjoys mild winters and pleasant summers. Summer temperatures in December to February range from around 15 to 27 degrees Celsius (60 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit), whilst in the winter months of June to August average temperatures are between 7 to 20 degrees Celsius (45 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit). Rainfall is moderate throughout the year and there are refreshing sea breezes which can sometimes turn a little bracing during the winter.

 
Your hosts, Nia and François will be happy to give you any further information you require or to point you in the right direction.

 
Hout Bay beach and the harbour are even closer, as are the shops and wide selection of restaurants that the village has to offer. Take a sunset cruise from the harbour, or venture out to Seal Island where you will be able to see the island's bird life and may even catch a school of dolphins or whales during the season .

All roads from Hout Bay provide scenic views and take you to places of interest: Head back towards town on the M6 and you will reach Camps Bay, the cool place to hang out. Have a game of volleyball on the beach, try one of the cosmopolitan restaurants or have a drink at one of the trendy bars.

 
Hout Bay Main Road will take you over Constantia Neck to the more leafy and peaceful suburb of Constantia, where you will be able to visit a number of wine farms such as Groot Constantia, Klein Constantia and Buitenverwachting. Enjoy a wine tasting in their cellars, buy some South African vintages, or have a relaxed lunch on one of these old estates.
Head in the other direction, past the Hout Bay Manor Hotel onto Chapman's Peak, one of the most scenic drives in the world. This narrow winding road offers stunning views down into Hout Bay harbor and will take you towards Cape of Good Hope nature reserve. Why not go horse riding on Noordhoek beach, visit the Penguin colony at Boulder's beach or have a look at the naval base in historic Simon's Town along the way!

In the reserve, keep your eyes open for ostriches, baboons and even buck as you make your way down to the tip of the peninsula. Then its time to climb the hill or take the penicula to the top of the hill to get the most dramatic views of the Indian ocean meeting the Atlantic Ocean.

Table Mountain is Cape Town 's most famous landmark and one of the city's greatest attractions. There are over 100 scenic ways to climb the mountain, which stands at 1086 metres above sea level, but most people take the revolving cable car which whisks you to the top in a just a few minutes. The views in all directions are magnificent and the feeling of being on top of the world is what makes this such a popular destination. It's best to visit on a clear day, though a tablecloth of clouds can descend at any time, flowing over the edge like a breaking wave. Legend has it that the tablecloth is due to an old Afrikaner called Van Hunks who sits on Devil's Peak having a smoking contest with the devil himself; they just keep puffing away and neither ever wins.

The hugely successful Victoria & Alfred Waterfront complex has been developed around older wharves of the scenic Cape Town harbour. It is one of the most popular places to dine and stroll, day and night, and has the charm of a working harbour with seagulls and fur seals waiting for scraps from fishing boats, and tugs tied next to luxury yachts. The smell of salty sea air mingles with that of lobster and garlic prawns on the magnificent seafood platters served at smart patio tables. It is an excellent example of the worldwide trend to revitalise big city ports and has a vibrant atmosphere visited by locals and tourists alike, but with prices a little higher than elsewhere. The harbour buildings date back to 1860, when Prince Alfred (Queen Victoria 's son) tipped the rock for construction of the breakwater. Original buildings have been renovated and new buildings have been built in the same Victorian style.