Jules de Combes’ favourite things to do

1 Outdoors The coastline is a cornucopia of foraging options – not only land, but the sea also offers a bounty that’s perfectly edible if you know what you’re looking for. Veld and Sea offer courses on how to make the most of these free ingredients. 072 234 4804. For the exercise-hungry there is an array of free things to do. There are various hikes, walks on the beach, kite flying, cycling both on and off-road – or you can simply sit in the fynbos and marvel at the waves. 2 Eat A local favourite since 1963, Camel Rock has a great market on Tuesdays. The fare includes fish and seafood platters, as well as wood-fired pizzas or a braai with organic veggies. Rocking the Camel, that’s live music on Saturdays, brings classy acts to this outpost. 021 780 1122. If reviews mean anything, Whole Earth Café should be included on your culinary tour. 021 780 1138 3 Drink The Village Hub has a number of outlets. Foragers, on the ground floor, is a deli offering a range of in-house juices and smoothies. Ingredients are organic where possible and they’re kid, dog and cyclist-friendly 021 780 1047. If you seek something even more natural, sipping fresh mountain water out of a rock pool during a mountain hike after the rain should be a bucket-list item. 4 Shop Perched at the tip of the continent Red Rock Tribal combines a range of African utilitarian, cultural and ceremonial craftsmanship artefacts under one roof. Most items have been sourced by owners on their travels, each article having a story of its own. Viewing by appointment 082 269 1020. Redhill Pottery has work by creators of a unique enamelling process which emulates old-fashioned enamel ware, but in vibrant, modern colours. 083 292 7950

Genuine African artefacts from across the continent are available at Red Rock Tribal.