Cape Town is best seen in person, but its scenic beauty looks almost as good captured in images. Here’s a selection of our favourite Instagram photographs of Cape Town, from the @CapeTownBig6 Instagram account.

Table Mountain towers high above the Cape Town City Bowl, as seen from this CBD building

A walk around the V&A Waterfront reveals amazing views of a buzzing working harbour

Unique photo opportunities abound at Cape Point, making it a pro and amateur photographers’ dream location

The iconic Lion’s Head at sunset, with Robben Island in the background, is a breathtaking sight from Table Mountain

Groot Constantia is a beautiful, grand wine estate, even more so when seen from the back of a classic sidecar

Robben Island which stands out as a small sliver of land as seen from the popular Sea Point promenade

Our African Wonder that is Table Mountain is best experienced via the dramatic Table Mountain Cableway

Nothing beats a Cape Town sunset, this one seen just outside Cape Point

Have your own favourite Cape Town Instagram photos? Join us on our Instagram page at @CapeTownBig6