If I come across a market when traveling, I will not ask twice myself. While I look at many attractions just look if I need to take any major detours, I like to go the extra mile to visit a nice market. I like the market atmosphere and rummage among like products that were produced locally. However, I prefer like the culinary component!
In Cape Town, there are some interesting markets. Most are held on the weekends and then only for a few hours. Therefore, it is difficult on a short visit to visit several markets. I spent less than five weeks at Cape Town, I had plenty of weekends to explore beautiful markets. The best three I want to show you today.
They are not too big, so you can not walk there for hours. Nevertheless, they are good for an hour or two if you just soak up the atmosphere and also want to eat something. In all three markets, there is a sufficiently wide range of freshly prepared, creative cuisine.
1. Oranjezicht City Farm Market
This is my favorite market in Cape Town. I was there twice and will visit him next Saturday for the third time. A last visit to say goodbye.
The market had been set the end of 2014 almost, because the operators were not in agreement with their landlords. The setting has already been announced, but a day later withdrawn, as the Prime Minister of the Western Cape, Helen Zille, said ready to move the market on the grounds of her official residence.
He now takes place in four months. The Leeuwenhof has huge lawns, a pool, tennis court. Every Saturday is made available to the property to the public. Then hundreds of people sitting on the green meadows, have a picnic, play with their children, spend time with their friends and listen to the music. Children can also have fun in the pool or are otherwise occupied with a special program.
Two large tents stand on land where local farmers offer their products: vegetables, fruits, eggs, cheese, bread, honey, Rusk, almond butter, etc. There are also numerous stalls where fresh food and drinks are prepared. On the City Farm Market is all about food. Other products do not exist.
When: Every Saturday from 9 to 14 clock
Where: The Leeuwenhof is located in the Gardens district in the Court Street (a side street of the popular Kloof Street). From downtown from there you can go-out (15 minutes from Long Street). Alternatively, you can drive with the myCiTi buses. With the line 103 to the station “Upper Kloof” or with the lines 106/107 to “Cotswold”. Those arriving by car should park a few streets away, because it is very narrow in close proximity to the market.
Warning: I do not know if the market will remain permanently in Leeuwenhof or whether it is a temporary solution. Therefore piebald before the official website.
2. Neighbourgoods Market in the Old Biscuit Mill
The Old Biscuit Mill is an old factory, which now houses designer stores, cafes, workshops and offices are located. Every Saturday there is the Neighbourgoods Market here. The name expresses already, what is at stake: More than 100 local producers offer their products here. Among farmers, bakers, butchers, designers and artists.
Unlike the City Farm Market there is therefore not only food, but also clothes, deco and art. The food area is separated from the rest offer.
This market takes place on Saturday morning 9 until 14 clock instead of. Early release is particularly worthwhile. Best for breakfast (without wanting to eat, it’s only half as much fun). At lunchtime it is really crowded, so that one in the food industry can hardly move yet.
The selection of food is really good and very creative. While the meat content is high, as well as a vegetarian I found something for me.
The Neighbourgoods Market unfortunately overlaps with the City Farm Market. Nevertheless, you can visit both in one day, if you hit the first equal at 9 clock in the morning. In this case, I would start with the Neighbourgoods Market and later switch to the more relaxed City Farm Market. If you only have time for a market, I would even prefer the City Farm Market. Although the selection of food here is small, but the market is much more relaxed in its green setting and spaciousness.
3. Bay Harbour Market
The Bay Harbour Market is located in an old fish factory in Hout Bay. Over 100 local producers sell here art, craft, fashion and decorative items. In such markets, I buy almost never something, but here I have even struck twice (a T-shirt and a book of a South African author). Foods play in this market only a minor role. There is hardly anything to take away, but prepare some items that fresh food. There is live music for dinner.
When: Every Friday from 17 clock until 21 clock. Every Saturday and every Sunday from 09:30 clock to 16 clock. As the market takes place over the entire weekend, he barely comes up with the other two in the way. Friday night should be best (market + food + live music).
Where: The Bay Harbour Market is located in Hout Bay. By car it is approximately 22 km from the center of Cape Town. I would join the trip with a visit to Hout Bay and a trip on the famous Chapman’s Peak Drive. You can market but also by bus number 108 reached (Station “Atlantic Skipper” direct connection from the center).
These are so far my three favorite markets in Cape Town. However, there are even more. You’ll find them all on the website Cape Markets. There you can you display in Cape Town markets for each weekday.