Vicky’s guidebook
Food scene
Family run, authentic Greek restaurant. Its a bit of Greece in Durban. Enjoy traditional Greek dancing and of course breaking plates on Friday & Saturday nights. Our favorites are the gyros and you have to try the loukoumades for dessert.
Kalamata Kouzina
1 Village WayFamily run, authentic Greek restaurant. Its a bit of Greece in Durban. Enjoy traditional Greek dancing and of course breaking plates on Friday & Saturday nights. Our favorites are the gyros and you have to try the loukoumades for dessert.
Oyster Box is an iconic hotel in Durban. Enjoy their amazing buffet breakfast or drinks on the patio overlooking the ocean (make sure to book). The spa facilities are 5 star. You can't go wrong with a visit to the Oyster Box.
https://www.oysterboxhotel.com/
99 locals recommend
The Oyster Box Hotel
2 Lighthouse RdOyster Box is an iconic hotel in Durban. Enjoy their amazing buffet breakfast or drinks on the patio overlooking the ocean (make sure to book). The spa facilities are 5 star. You can't go wrong with a visit to the Oyster Box.
https://www.oysterboxhotel.com/
If you looking for great sushi, this is the place for you.
https://jacksalmon.co.za/glen-ashley-menu/
21 locals recommend
Jack Salmon
1 Aubrey DrIf you looking for great sushi, this is the place for you.
https://jacksalmon.co.za/glen-ashley-menu/
Great spot for breakfast, lunch or a coffee.
https://www.facebook.com/mayfaircafe.mackeurtan/
21 locals recommend
Mayfair Cafe.
Mackeurtan AvenueGreat spot for breakfast, lunch or a coffee.
https://www.facebook.com/mayfaircafe.mackeurtan/
Times Square Durban
295 Florida RdNeighborhoods
Umhlamga Rocks has plenty of beaches, resturants and bars to keep you entertained.
Enjoy a walk along the promenade or a beach day at Grannies Pool or Bronze Beach.
Enjoy the many restaurants along the promenade or in the village or pearls.
57 locals recommend
Umhlanga Rocks
Umhlamga Rocks has plenty of beaches, resturants and bars to keep you entertained.
Enjoy a walk along the promenade or a beach day at Grannies Pool or Bronze Beach.
Enjoy the many restaurants along the promenade or in the village or pearls.
City/town information
Dolphin Coast
Umdloti
Sightseeing
Walk to the top of the arch for beautiful views of Durban's coastline. If you brave enough you can even do the Big Swing. https://www.mmstadium.com/
279 locals recommend
MOSES MABHIDA STADIUM DURBAN
44 Isaiah Ntshangase RdWalk to the top of the arch for beautiful views of Durban's coastline. If you brave enough you can even do the Big Swing. https://www.mmstadium.com/
Hire bikes or walk along the promenade. Relax on one of the many beaches or visit uShaka Marine World.
8 locals recommend
Golden Mile Durban
Beach WalkHire bikes or walk along the promenade. Relax on one of the many beaches or visit uShaka Marine World.
Shopping
Gateway Theatre of Shopping
1 Palm BlvdLa Lucia Mall
90 William Campbell DrCornubia Mall
Markets
I heart Market takes place on the first Saturday of every month from 9AM to 2PM. The exception is in December when 3 (or more) markets are held on each Saturday before Christmas. https://www.iheartmarket.com/
25 locals recommend
I heart Market
20 Camperdown RdI heart Market takes place on the first Saturday of every month from 9AM to 2PM. The exception is in December when 3 (or more) markets are held on each Saturday before Christmas. https://www.iheartmarket.com/
Makers Market 9AM - 1PM - 2nd Saturday of the month.
Night Market - 4PM - 9PM - Last Friday of the month
https://www.litchiorchard.co.za/litchis
118 locals recommend
The Litchi Orchard
Makers Market 9AM - 1PM - 2nd Saturday of the month.
Night Market - 4PM - 9PM - Last Friday of the month
https://www.litchiorchard.co.za/litchis
Open on the last Sunday of every month from 09h00 to 14h00.
https://www.facebook.com/WonderMarketDBN/
Wonder Market
Centenary BoulevardOpen on the last Sunday of every month from 09h00 to 14h00.
https://www.facebook.com/WonderMarketDBN/
A really lovely little market that has been going for over 15 years. Our Market has a great selection of Farm Fresh Veggies, Artisinal Cheese, Home Baked goods, Plants, Food Stalls and much, much more. The Market is on every Wednesday from 8- 12pm in Autumn Drive, Prestondale, Umhlanga.
Umhlanga Farmers Market
206 Autumn DrA really lovely little market that has been going for over 15 years. Our Market has a great selection of Farm Fresh Veggies, Artisinal Cheese, Home Baked goods, Plants, Food Stalls and much, much more. The Market is on every Wednesday from 8- 12pm in Autumn Drive, Prestondale, Umhlanga.