https://villa-austral.com/en/journal Stories, guides and tips around Kommetjie and the Cape Peninsula. en-US Wed, 20 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://villa-austral.com/en/journal/angeln-wassersport-kommetjie https://villa-austral.com/en/journal/angeln-wassersport-kommetjie Wed, 20 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT Snoek season, tuna banks and SUP/kayak in Kommetjie Bay. Plus the best charter operators in Hout Bay — with addresses, websites and email. https://villa-austral.com/en/journal/whale-watching-hermanus https://villa-austral.com/en/journal/whale-watching-hermanus Sun, 10 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT 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. https://villa-austral.com/en/journal/cape-point-leuchttuerme https://villa-austral.com/en/journal/cape-point-leuchttuerme Sun, 10 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT Slangkop in Kommetjie, the old and the new Cape Point lighthouse: three towers, three stories and the most spectacular views on the Cape Peninsula. https://villa-austral.com/en/journal/stellenbosch-tagesausflug https://villa-austral.com/en/journal/stellenbosch-tagesausflug Sun, 10 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT Tokara, Babylonstoren, Dorpstraat and the Slow Market: the perfect day trip to Stellenbosch from Villa Austral — wine, food and architecture. https://villa-austral.com/en/journal/sommer-am-kap https://villa-austral.com/en/journal/sommer-am-kap Sun, 10 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT November to March: sundowner season in Kommetjie. Weather, Long Beach, festivals, wine harvest and the best summer days at the Cape from Villa Austral. https://villa-austral.com/en/journal/weingueter-kapregion https://villa-austral.com/en/journal/weingueter-kapregion Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT 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. https://villa-austral.com/en/journal/food-markets-kapregion https://villa-austral.com/en/journal/food-markets-kapregion Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT Oranjezicht, Neighbourgoods, Muizenberg Blue Bird, Cape Point Vineyards and Kommetjie Community Market: The best weekly markets for street food, organic produce and local delicacies. https://villa-austral.com/en/journal/surfen-kommetjie-kap https://villa-austral.com/en/journal/surfen-kommetjie-kap Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT The legendary right-hander, local surf culture and 8 km of beachbreak on your doorstep: Why Kommetjie is Cape Town's surfing soul. https://villa-austral.com/en/journal/chapmans-peak-sundowner-spots https://villa-austral.com/en/journal/chapmans-peak-sundowner-spots Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT From golden hour on Chapman's Peak Drive to full moon at Long Beach: 7 spots for the perfect sundowner around Kommetjie. https://villa-austral.com/en/journal/wildlife-kap-halbinsel https://villa-austral.com/en/journal/wildlife-kap-halbinsel Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT 3,000 penguins at Boulders Beach, whales off the coast and the richest plant kingdom on earth: The Cape Peninsula is a living ecosystem. https://villa-austral.com/en/veranstaltungen https://villa-austral.com/en/veranstaltungen Sun, 05 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT Cape Minstrel Carnival, Cape Town Jazz Festival, Whale Festival and open-air cinema: The best events and festivals around Kommetjie and the Cape region. https://villa-austral.com/en/shopping https://villa-austral.com/en/shopping Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT Wine estates, farm stalls, biltong shops, craft gin distilleries and local markets – the complete shopping guide for regional products around Villa Austral. https://villa-austral.com/en/cafe-fruehstueck https://villa-austral.com/en/cafe-fruehstueck Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT From specialty roasters to beachside cafés on Long Beach: The 17 best cafés and breakfast spots around Villa Austral in Kommetjie. https://villa-austral.com/en/versorgung https://villa-austral.com/en/versorgung Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT Supermarkets, bakeries, fish stands, farm shops and pharmacies – everything you need to know about daily essentials in Kommetjie and surroundings. https://villa-austral.com/en/kinder https://villa-austral.com/en/kinder Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT 20 family excursion destinations for your South Africa family holiday – Boulders Beach penguins, Two Oceans Aquarium, Kirstenbosch, Table Mountain and more. https://villa-austral.com/en/wandern-radfahren https://villa-austral.com/en/wandern-radfahren Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT Table Mountain Trail, Cape Point circuit, Chapman's Peak Drive and cycling routes through Constantia – with tips from Villa Austral. https://villa-austral.com/en/regionale-spezialitaeten https://villa-austral.com/en/regionale-spezialitaeten Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT Bobotie, Biltong, Braai, Snoek and Cape Malay curry: the best dishes and drinks of the Cape's coastal cuisine with restaurant tips. https://villa-austral.com/en/kommetjie-geschichte https://villa-austral.com/en/kommetjie-geschichte Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT From early Khoisan settlements to today's sought-after surf village: the fascinating history of Kommetjie, Long Beach and the Cape Peninsula. https://villa-austral.com/en/kulinarisches https://villa-austral.com/en/kulinarisches Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT Cape wines, craft gin, biltong, artisan cheese and world-class coffee: The gourmet guide to Kommetjie and the Cape Peninsula. https://villa-austral.com/en/wellness https://villa-austral.com/en/wellness Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT From luxury spa hotels in Constantia to hot springs in Caledon: Premium wellness around Kommetjie and the Cape Peninsula. https://villa-austral.com/en/kultur https://villa-austral.com/en/kultur Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT Zeitz MOCAA, Iziko Museum, Norval Foundation, Artscape Theatre and the vibrant art scene of Woodstock: The culture guide for the Cape region. https://villa-austral.com/en/ausfluege https://villa-austral.com/en/ausfluege Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT 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. https://villa-austral.com/en/restaurants https://villa-austral.com/en/restaurants Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT From award-winning restaurants to harbour-side braai – the complete restaurant guide for Villa Austral guests with 21 addresses within 45 minutes. https://villa-austral.com/en/journal/straende-kap-halbinsel https://villa-austral.com/en/journal/straende-kap-halbinsel Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT Long Beach, Noordhoek, Llandudno, Camps Bay and Boulders Beach — an editorial coastal feature on the Cape Peninsula's Atlantic edge. https://villa-austral.com/en/journal/ferienhaus-vs-hotel-atlantik https://villa-austral.com/en/journal/ferienhaus-vs-hotel-atlantik Sun, 01 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT Privacy, space and your own rhythm: why a holiday home on the Atlantic Ocean often trumps a hotel stay — and what to look for. https://villa-austral.com/en/journal/luxus-ferienhaus-atlantik-strand https://villa-austral.com/en/journal/luxus-ferienhaus-atlantik-strand Sun, 15 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT True beach access, premium amenities, absolute privacy — a guide for anyone seeking a first-class holiday home on the Atlantic Ocean.