Nestling 18km south-west of the city centre in the seaboard folds of the Table Mountain range is the super-exclusive coastal village of Llandudno, which boasts one of the most beautiful beaches in Africa.

But 'village' is perhaps a misleading description for this collection of luxury beach houses. By common community consent, shops and all related commercial activities, including bars and restaurants, have been banned from the cove, leaving precious little to do save sit on your money and enjoy the fabulous views.

A short walk down the coast will get you to Sandy Bay, the Cape's nudist beach and gay stamping ground, but for anything else you will need a car, or an errand boy.