Jaunted

Best beach for a sundowner

Bloubergstrand, or Blue Mountain Beach – so-called either after the Blouberg mountain, or because the mountains look blue from here at sunset. Expect white sand beaches and rolling swell dotted with kite surfers. These cowboys swap their boards for Ben Sherman shirts when the sun goes down, and are to be found clustering in the Blue Peter Hotel bar.

Sip on a cold beer and gaze over the bluey Table Mountain and co. on the other side of the bay, with Robben Island out in front. It’s not the place for gourmet eats and treats, unless you like pizza and warm white wine, but it’s hard to beat that view.

Best mountain sunset view

If it’s a mountain view you’re after and you’re near Stellenbosch and the wine farms, head up into the Protea Hotel bar in Technopark, just off the R44. From the outside bar there’s a superb view of the mountains and vineyards that make this area so special. Colours galore and quiet, too.

[Photo: Andrew Deacon]

Best road for a romantic night-time snog

When night falls and your girlfriend gets romantic, drive up the Plattekloof Road (check on the map) and park up on the hard shoulder. Twinkling fairy lights spread out before you. She won’t be able to resist.

[All other photos by Monica Guy]