TIME has revealed its annual list of the World’s Greatest Places, spotlighting 100 extraordinary destinations to visit and stay around the globe.
Compiled from nominations submitted by TIME’s international network of correspondents and contributors, as well as through an application process, the list recognises hotels, restaurants, cruises, museums, parks and attractions offering new and exciting experiences.
Amura by Ángel León, the marine dining experience located at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town, has been featured among the exciting new places to visit on the 2026 list.
Opened in December 2025, Amura marks the first restaurant outside Spain by internationally acclaimed chef Ángel León, widely known as the “Chef of the Sea”. His Andalusian restaurants – Aponiente (three Michelin stars) and Alevante (two Michelin stars) – have earned global recognition for pioneering marine cuisine.
Inspired by the meeting of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans and the rich biodiversity of the Cape coastline, Amura offers an immersive dining experience shaped by the rhythms of the sea. Blending Mediterranean techniques with South African ingredients, the restaurant celebrates overlooked marine species, seasonal coastal produce and indigenous flavours, telling a story of two seafaring cultures: Andalusia and the Cape.
“At Amura we try to tell a different story about the sea, rooted in nature, time and respect for the ocean. To see this vision recognised by TIME among the world’s greatest places is both humbling and deeply exciting for our entire team,” says Carlos León, Business Manager of Amura.
Set within the storied halls of Mount Nelson, one of Cape Town’s most iconic luxury hotels, Amura forms part of the property’s evolving culinary offering, bringing a new global dining destination to the heart of the city.
