Imagine sandy toes and salty kisses to toasting on sprawling lawns with superb sunsets ─ this is what you and your loved one can expect from a romantic picnic date in Cape Town. So throwing down a blanket is as easy as pie at a beautiful bay or a wine farm.
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Whether it’s a picnic on the beach or a wine farm, there’s no shortage of magnificent places to eat out(side) in Cape Town. Our city offers fairytale backdrops to set the perfect mood for an unforgettable picnic date experience.
Nothing compares to enjoying delectable nibbles and clinking a chilled glass of wine as you stretch out under a tree or soak up some sun on the beach.
Pack your picnic basket, or if you’re looking for a no-mess-no-fuss solution, you’re in luck.
Many wine farms have latched onto the idea of convenience, offering ready-packed picnic baskets with delicious goodies. All you have to do is book and pitch up on the day.
We’ve gathered five romantic picnic spots scattered all across the Mother City, from beautiful beaches to wine farms:
1. Llandudno Beach:
Llandudno Beach is a white, crescent-shaped beach that lies at the base of the steep slopes of the Twelve Apostles, surrounded by massive granite boulders. The spot is popular for romantic picnics, and you will be able to capture beautiful memories with this stunning background.
2. Quoin Rock Wine Estate:
On the slopes of the Simonsberg Mountains stands the impressive Quoin Rock Wine Estate with its acclaimed fine-dining restaurant. But the beautiful gardens filled with roses hold the most delightful discovery: eight stylish picnic pods providing the perfect setting to enjoy a gourmet picnic with your loved one.
- Location: 7600 Knorhoek Road, Stellenbosch
- Open hours: 9am to 5pm, everyday
- Website: www.quoinrock.co.za
3. Warwick Wine Estate:
- Location: R44, Stellenbosch
- Open hours: 9am to 5pm, everyday
- Website: www.warwickwine.com
4. Webersburg Wine Estate:
Grassy lawns run down to a dam and glorious views of the Helderberg mountains at Webersburg Wine Estate. Spread your picnic blanket on the grass in the sunshine, or find a shaded spot under an oak tree near the Cape Dutch Manor House. While tucking into a gourmet picnic basket for two, expect a friendly visit from the ducks who waddle and swim around the dam.
- Location: Webersburg Estate, Annandale Rd, Stellenbosch
- Open hours: Sundays to Thursdays, 8am to 5pm and Fridays to Saturdays, 8am to 6pm
- Website: www.webersburg.co.za
5. Jordan Wine Estate:
Jordan Wine Estate hosts a truly gourmet picnic and boasts majestic scenery. Book a private picnic pod that is set up with blankets, cushions and picnic baskets for two. The pod is yours for the day to stretch out, relax, soak up the scenery and enjoy a basket overflowing with fresh goodies from the Cellar Door at Jordan.
- Location: Stellenbosch Kloof Road, Vlottenberg, Stellenbosch
- Open hours: 8am to 4:30pm, everyday
- Website: www.jordonwines.com
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