Bars and restaurants spill out to the pathways, getting their music together – from sax to heavy metal and rock, you will find a variety of different genres to match all tastes. The world is on show within this fascinating street with assorted ethnic bars and restaurants, including African, Indian, Kurdish and Irish.

For something… well, quite different in the frenetic warmth and beat from the city… you have to take the time to go to the Summer time Sunset concerts, held in the world-famous Kirstenbosch Gardens.

As sunset over Table Mountain, relax having a chilled glass of vino along with a have a picnic when you pay attention to beautiful music. All musical tastes are focused for having a choice as diverse as jazz, folk, rock and large band swing. Make it happen early, because this is greatly popular, and getting a patch of grass to put your have a picnic blanket will get tricky the closer it reaches the beginning of the concert!

If you like the truly amazing outdoors, have you considered a trip to Paul Cluver wine estate in Grabouw, Cape Overberg? The drive over Mister Lowry’s Pass is spectacular by itself, however the forest amphitheatre, comprised of towering eucalyptus trees, is breathtaking.

Mountain peaks and apple orchards, character reserves, quad bikes and food marketplaces – Grabouw and Elgin would be the perfect weekend getaway location to explore a bit more of the enchanting area of the Western Cape.