There are plentiful nearby attraction to enjoy on during your stay at Proteus Beach House. Follow the links by clicking on the highlighted text or copy the link listed. Start planning your day trips now!
There are 3 local restaurants in the village, all within easy walking distance. Choose between the well known Drummond Arms - a relaxed pub with a lively atmosphere to chat away to locals and enjoy banter with the staff; Something Els - Italian flavour, lovely pizza’s, a varied menu including delicious fish and chips and live music; or Gossip Corner - a stylish new venue with a tip-top menu.
The local website for Rooi Els is packed with local information. http://rooiels.weebly.com
Harold Porter botanical gardens makes for a lovely day out to enjoy nature. There's a local restaurant and various trails to go walking for the more adventurous. http://www.sanbi.org/gardens/harold-porter
Further up the coast is the Arabella golf and country estate. Book into their award winning spa for some well deserved pampering, enjoy a round of golf or just go for a the day and laze around the pool. http://arabellacountryestate.co.za/arabella-hotel-spa/
Pringle Bay is the village next door, a 10 minute drive or walk along Porter Drive just behind the house. There are various shops, art galleries and restaurant. http://www.pringlebay.co.za
Betty's Bay is the next village up the coast from Pringle Bay where you can visit the local penguin colony.
A day trip to the Cape Town waterfront with plentiful restaurants, shops and hotels will leave you astounded by the beauty of this world class travel destination. http://www.waterfront.co.za
Shark diving! Take a drive up to Gansbaai and mingle with these giants of the ocean! https://www.sharkcagediving.co.za
Visit the local Cheetah Outreach project where you can learn more about these magnificent animals and even go into the enclosure to have a cuddle! http://www.cheetah.co.za/default.html
Explore the Kogelberg Biosphere, one of the most beautiful places on earth with an extremely rich diversity of plant and animal life. http://www.kbrc.org.za
WINE, WINE & MORE WINE! Visit some of the world renowned wine estates of Stellenbosh, Franschhoek and Paarl to name a few of the areas. You may well need more than a few days to truly indulge in the abundance of places to visit. http://www.winelands.co.za
Shopping at Somerset Mall which is a 35minute drive away. There is also a cinema in the complex as well as various coffee shops and restaurants. http://somersetmall.co.za
Table Mountain is synonymous with Cape Town and no trip would be complete without a personal encounter. Take the cable car or walk up if you're feeling adventurous. http://www.tablemountain.net