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[Villa Austral](/en/) 2. South Africa Travel Guide & Stories | Villa Austral Journal [Villa Austral ](/en/) [THE RETREAT](/en/#das-haus)[THE REGION](/en/#die-region)[WELLNESS](/en/#wellness)[ABOUT US](/en/#ueber-uns)[GALLERY](/en/bilder)[JOURNAL](/en/journal) FR[INQUIRE](/en/buchen) STORIES · GUIDES · INSIGHTS # Journal Stories, guides and insights from the Atlantic Ocean ALLLocationLifestyleTravel Guide [ ![Beach on the Atlantic Coast near Kommetjie – golden evening light over the water](/assets/journal-straende-D58GujcK.webp) Location · 15 MIN ## Hidden Coves Along the Atlantic Coast Long Beach, Noordhoek, Llandudno, Camps Bay and Boulders Beach — an editorial coastal feature on the Cape Peninsula's Atlantic edge. ](/en/journal/straende-kap-halbinsel) [ ![Luxurious living area with panoramic windows and Atlantic Ocean views](/assets/journal-ferienhaus-vs-hotel-BFidhpz4.webp) Lifestyle · 6 MIN ## Holiday Home vs. Hotel – Which Is Better on the Atlantic Ocean? Privacy, space and your own rhythm: why a holiday home on the Atlantic Ocean often trumps a hotel stay — and what to look for. ](/en/journal/ferienhaus-vs-hotel-atlantik) [ ![Luxury beachfront holiday home with direct beach access at sunset on the Atlantic Ocean](/assets/journal-luxus-ferienhaus-Bnr3pdcM.webp) Travel Guide · 10 MIN ## Luxury Beachfront Holiday Home – What to Look For True beach access, premium amenities, absolute privacy — a guide for anyone seeking a first-class holiday home on the Atlantic Ocean. ](/en/journal/luxus-ferienhaus-atlantik-strand) [ ![Activities and excursion destinations at the Atlantic Coast](/assets/journal-aktivitaeten-CVUOsHS2.webp) Travel Guide · 15 MIN ## What to Do at the Atlantic Coast? 26 Activity Tips From golf next door to Cape Town's old town to day trips to Stellenbosch and Hermanus – the ultimate activity guide for Villa Austral guests. ](/en/ausfluege) [ ![Restaurants and gourmet experiences on the Atlantic Coast](/assets/journal-restaurants-DthVkBpc.webp) Lifestyle · 12 MIN ## The Best Restaurants on the Atlantic Coast From award-winning restaurants to harbour-side braai – the complete restaurant guide for Villa Austral guests with 21 addresses within 45 minutes. ](/en/restaurants) [ ![Regional products and wine estates of the Cape Region](/assets/journal-shopping-Cr13v3BR.webp) Lifestyle · 15 MIN ## Regional Specialties of the Cape Region Wine estates, farm stalls, biltong shops, craft gin distilleries and local markets – the complete shopping guide for regional products around Villa Austral. ](/en/shopping) [ ![Cafés and breakfast spots on the Atlantic Coast](/assets/journal-cafe-BrxWkt9W.webp) Lifestyle · 12 MIN ## Cafés & Breakfast Spots on the Atlantic Coast From specialty roasters to beachside cafés on Long Beach: The 17 best cafés and breakfast spots around Villa Austral in Kommetjie. ](/en/cafe-fruehstueck) [ ![Shopping and daily supplies near Cape Town](/assets/journal-versorgung-Dt0PvjMq.webp) Travel Guide · 10 MIN ## Daily Supplies Around Villa Austral Supermarkets, bakeries, fish stands, farm shops and pharmacies – everything you need to know about daily essentials in Kommetjie and surroundings. ](/en/versorgung) [ ![Family holiday Cape Town – children playing at the beach](/assets/journal-kinder-BgvWgWgC.webp) Travel Guide · 15 MIN ## Family Holiday Cape Town – Kids & Activities 20 family excursion destinations for your South Africa family holiday – Boulders Beach penguins, Two Oceans Aquarium, Kirstenbosch, Table Mountain and more. ](/en/kinder) [ ![Hiking trail on the Cape Peninsula with sea view](/assets/journal-wandern-By8zdvag.webp) Travel Guide · 15 MIN ## Hiking & Cycling on the Cape Peninsula Table Mountain Trail, Cape Point circuit, Chapman's Peak Drive and cycling routes through Constantia – with tips from Villa Austral. ](/en/wandern-radfahren) [ ![Regional specialties of Cape cuisine](/assets/journal-spezialitaeten-DdmyEprV.webp) Lifestyle · 20 MIN ## Cape Cuisine – The Best Dishes of the Region Bobotie, Biltong, Braai, Snoek and Cape Malay curry: the best dishes and drinks of the Cape's coastal cuisine with restaurant tips. ](/en/regionale-spezialitaeten) [ ![History of Kommetjie on the Atlantic Coast](/assets/journal-geschichte-DuY9O69J.webp) Location · 12 MIN ## Kommetjie – From Fishing Village to Cape Town's Hidden Gem From early Khoisan settlements to today's sought-after surf village: the fascinating history of Kommetjie, Long Beach and the Cape Peninsula. ](/en/kommetjie-geschichte) [ ![Wine, gin and culinary specialties of the Cape region](/assets/journal-kulinarisches-CtwCNX33.webp) Lifestyle · 20 MIN ## Wine, Gin & Specialties – Cape Region Gourmet Guide Cape wines, craft gin, biltong, artisan cheese and world-class coffee: The gourmet guide to Kommetjie and the Cape Peninsula. ](/en/kulinarisches) [ ![Wellness and spa on the Cape Peninsula](/assets/journal-wellness-Co8Y0c8n.webp) Lifestyle · 12 MIN ## Wellness & Spa – Best Addresses at the Cape From luxury spa hotels in Constantia to hot springs in Caledon: Premium wellness around Kommetjie and the Cape Peninsula. ](/en/wellness) [ ![Museums and galleries in Cape Town](/assets/journal-kultur-Y3w8FqHw.webp) Location · 20 MIN ## Museums, Galleries & Cultural Life at the Cape Zeitz MOCAA, Iziko Museum, Norval Foundation, Artscape Theatre and the vibrant art scene of Woodstock: The culture guide for the Cape region. ](/en/kultur) [ ![Event on the Cape Peninsula](/assets/journal-veranstaltungen-CwwcQWOL.webp) Location · 20 MIN ## Events & Festivals on the Cape Peninsula Cape Minstrel Carnival, Cape Town Jazz Festival, Whale Festival and open-air cinema: The best events and festivals around Kommetjie and the Cape region. ](/en/veranstaltungen) [ ![Surfer riding a wave at Outer Kom in Kommetjie with Chapman's Peak in the background](/assets/journal-surfen-kommetjie-DgKusUpV.webp) Lifestyle · 12 MIN ## Surfing Kommetjie — From the Outer Kom to Long Beach The legendary right-hander, local surf culture and 8 km of beachbreak on your doorstep: Why Kommetjie is Cape Town's surfing soul. ](/en/journal/surfen-kommetjie-kap) [ ![Sunset over Chapman's Peak Drive and Hout Bay](/assets/journal-chapmans-peak-sundowner-C9Wimn_B.webp) Lifestyle · 8 MIN ## Chapman's Peak & the Best Sundowner Spots at the Cape From golden hour on Chapman's Peak Drive to full moon at Long Beach: 7 spots for the perfect sundowner around Kommetjie. ](/en/journal/chapmans-peak-sundowner-spots) [ ![African penguins at Boulders Beach in Simon's Town](/assets/journal-wildlife-kap-BplDR0hr.webp) Location · 15 MIN ## Wildlife at the Cape — Penguins, Whales & Fynbos 3,000 penguins at Boulders Beach, whales off the coast and the richest plant kingdom on earth: The Cape Peninsula is a living ecosystem. ](/en/journal/wildlife-kap-halbinsel) [ ![Vineyards in Stellenbosch with mountain panorama in the Cape region](/assets/journal-weingueter-kapstadt-Dx4mQd8P.webp) Lifestyle · 18 MIN ## Best Wine Estates in the Cape Region — Stellenbosch, Franschhoek & Swartland From Platter's 5-star wines to Michelin restaurants on wine estates and family-friendly farms: The ultimate wine guide for the Cape region from Villa Austral. ](/en/journal/weingueter-kapregion) [ ![Colourful food market in Cape Town with fresh fruit and vegetables](/assets/journal-food-markets-kapstadt-Bfl0r8Uw.webp) Lifestyle · 14 MIN ## Best Food Markets in the Cape Region Oranjezicht, Neighbourgoods, Muizenberg Blue Bird, Cape Point Vineyards and Kommetjie Community Market: The best weekly markets for street food, organic produce and local delicacies. ](/en/journal/food-markets-kapregion) [ ![Southern right whale off the coast of Hermanus, South Africa](/assets/journal-whale-watching-hermanus-KpGvBKf8.webp) Travel Guide · 9 MIN ## Whale Watching in Hermanus — Day Trip from Cape Town From June to November Hermanus is the world capital of land-based whale watching. Cliff Path, Whale Crier and the best spots — a day trip from Villa Austral. ](/en/journal/whale-watching-hermanus) [ ![Cape Point lighthouse on the Cape Peninsula at sunset](/assets/journal-cape-point-leuchttuerme-BncWaIwV.webp) Location · 10 MIN ## The Lighthouses of Cape Point — Slangkop, Old & New Slangkop in Kommetjie, the old and the new Cape Point lighthouse: three towers, three stories and the most spectacular views on the Cape Peninsula. ](/en/journal/cape-point-leuchttuerme) [ ![Vineyards in Stellenbosch with mountain panorama in golden light](/assets/journal-stellenbosch-tagesausflug-Dc2yt-XP.webp) Travel Guide · 11 MIN ## Stellenbosch Day Trip — Wine, Cape Dutch & Gourmet Tokara, Babylonstoren, Dorpstraat and the Slow Market: the perfect day trip to Stellenbosch from Villa Austral — wine, food and architecture. ](/en/journal/stellenbosch-tagesausflug) [ ![Long Beach Kommetjie in summer with turquoise Atlantic and mountains](/assets/journal-sommer-am-kap-C44rSI8s.webp) Travel Guide · 12 MIN ## Summer at the Cape — When Our Winter Becomes the Best Time to Travel November to March: sundowner season in Kommetjie. Weather, Long Beach, festivals, wine harvest and the best summer days at the Cape from Villa Austral. ](/en/journal/sommer-am-kap) [ ![Charter boats in Hout Bay harbour at sunset with the Sentinel mountain](/assets/journal-angeln-wassersport-kommetjie-BG48ub9o.webp) Lifestyle · 11 MIN ## Fishing & Watersports in Kommetjie — Snoek, SUP & Hout Bay Charters Snoek season, tuna banks and SUP/kayak in Kommetjie Bay. Plus the best charter operators in Hout Bay — with addresses, websites and email. ](/en/journal/angeln-wassersport-kommetjie) Villa Austral © 2026 Villa Austral · Luxury Holiday Home Kommetjie · Cape of Good Hope · Cape Town Region [Our sister house: Villa Boreal on the Flensburg Fjord →](https://villa-boreal.de) [Journal](/en/journal) [Imprint](/en/impressum)[Privacy Policy](/en/datenschutz)[Luxury Cape Town Home](/en/luxus-ferienhaus-atlantik-strand)[Waterfront Home](/en/ferienhaus-atlantik-direkt-am-wasser)[Kommetjie Home](/en/ferienhaus-kommetjie-kapstadt)[Ocean View Home](/en/haus-meerblick-atlantik-mieten)[Family Holiday Cape Town](/en/familienurlaub-kapstadt)[South Africa with Kids](/en/urlaub-mit-kindern-suedafrika)[Workation Cape Town](/en/workation-kapstadt)[Surf Holiday Kommetjie](/en/surfurlaub-kommetjie)[Cape Town Beach Villa](/en/strandvilla-kapstadt)[Getting to Kommetjie](/en/anreise-kommetjie-kapstadt) [Beaches](/en/straende)[Kids](/en/kinder)[Hiking & Cycling](/en/wandern-radfahren)[Culinary](/en/kulinarisches)[Culture & Museums](/en/kultur)[Events](/en/veranstaltungen)[Essentials](/en/versorgung)[Regional Specialties](/en/regionale-spezialitaeten)[History of Kommetjie](/en/kommetjie-geschichte)[Ocean View Home](/en/haus-meerblick-atlantik-mieten) [English](/en)[Français](/fr)[Deutsch](/) [Check availability](/en/buchen)