NICOLA’S PERSONAL TOUR
Favourite cafés
HUMBLE COFFEE
Great coffee and a deli counter groaning with delicious treats. humblecoffee.co.za
THE GLENWOOD BAKERY
A regularly updated breakfast menu and a heavenly selection of pastries and breads. glenwoodbakery.co.za
Favourite restaurant
9TH AVENUE WATERSIDE Breathtaking views over Durban’s harbour and a sophisticated menu. 9thavewaterside.co.za
Favourite market
SHONGWENI FARMERS’ & CRAFT MARKET
Every Saturday, 6.30am12.30pm, Durban’s biggest market boasts everything from food, clothing and footwear, to toys, crafts and jewellery. Enjoy live music there, too. shongwenimarket.co.za
Favourite hotel
THE OYSTER BOX
Located in Umhlanga with magnificent views across the Indian Ocean, the Oyster Box offers a stylish escape and numerous dining options, as well as the Lighthouse Bar for a sundowner with a view. oysterboxhotel.com
Favourite shops
ADELE CATHERINE
Home décor and furnishings predominantly made in South Africa, plus a lush array of indigenous plants. adelecatherine.com
SHF HOME & PRODIGY COFFEE
A huge double-height space with a jaw-dropping hanging garden installation. Stop for a coffee at Prodigy, too. shf.co.za
Best view
DURBAN BOTANIC GARDENS Pack a picnic, a blanket and a book, then relax and marvel at the beautiful orchids, bird life and trees. Entrance is free. durbanbotanicgardens.org.za
The one thing to see
UMHLANGA ROCKS PROMENADE
When the weather’s good, you can’t beat our promenades. Hire a bicycle and take in the ocean air – get there early and you can watch the sun rise.