SCENERY: 

Majestic Mountains, Cliffs, Long White Sandy Beaches, Tranquil Estuary, Inviting Sea, "Champagne" Air.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES:

  •  Beautiful Trails through Mountain Reserves and Cliff Path,
  • Whale Watching from June to Nov, Bird Watching
  • Yachting, Skiing, Swimming, Surfing, Diving, Kite Surfing
  • Kite Flying, Paragliding,
  • Tennis, Squash, Gym, Renown Golf Course.

ADVENTURES: 

  • Canoe Safaris
  • Horse Rides
  • White Shark Cage Diving
  • Sea Safaris
  • Fly Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Scuba Diving
  • Sunset Cruises
  • Paragliding - Tandem Flights.

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES: 

Numerous Art Galleries, Museums, Guided Tours, Wine Tasting/Tours in the Most Southerly Vineyards.

RESTAURANTS: 

Overstrand is a UNESCO's City of Gastronomy

South African, Italian, Greek, Indian, Dutch, Steak, Fish, Pizza, and Craft Burgers. Cafés, Bistros, Wine Bars, and Breweries

CLIMATE:

A Mediterranean climate with an average Summer temperature of 26ºC and an average Winter temperature of 14ºC. Average rainfall 546mm.

ELECTRICITY: 

220/230 Volts AC at 50Hz

NB. South Africa has a shortage of electricity and runs on a daily schedule called “Loadshedding”. The time slots and frequency change constantly, it is suggested that guests download an app on arrival to keep abreast of the schedule. Please check how your preferred property is equipped to manage outages.

BANKING: 

Most International credit cards are accepted. ATM's are readily available as are foreign exchange facilities. Most banks are open from 09h00 to 15h30 on weekdays and 09h00 to 11h00 on Saturdays.

TIPPING:

 

Between 10% and 20% according to service. Sometimes the service charge is included in the bill.  

BUSINESS HOURS: 

General shopping hours are 08h30 to 17h00 on weekdays and 08h00 to 13h00 on Saturdays. Many stores are open all weekend and on public holidays.