Cape Town is renowned for its diverse culture and breath-taking scenery. Visit Cape Town and you will get the opportunity to explore nature, enjoy luxurious accommodation, take in the fresh sea air, or party till the sun comes up.
With so many getaway possibilities at your fingertips, you’ll need to give yourself enough time to explore it all. Cape Town’s city centre offers you the opportunity to literally be in the centre of all the best restaurants, accommodation and sight seeing spots. From hotels and guesthouses to holiday flats and B&B’s – Cape Town’s accommodation options are endless, each offering their own brand of quality and comfort.
When venturing out into the city, make sure to see some of the most well known sites – Table Mountain, one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature, is a site not to be missed. Take a ride up the cable car as you marvel at the view below and once on top, you can explore the mountain followed by a delicious meal at the Table Mountain Café. It is best to set aside a whole day for this memorable experience – with the whole mountain to explore, and many photo opportunities, you wouldn’t want to rush yourself at all.
When it comes to experiencing true Cape Town culture, the best thing you can do is put on your favourite walking shoes, head out of your hotel and walk the streets of this culturally diverse city. Experience the quaint craft shops, trendy cafés, the colourful houses of the Bo-Kaap, local street musicians and the beautifully restored buildings of the city centre – take your camera and capture Cape Town as it really is.
For wine lovers, there is the must-see Constantia Wine Route. Spend a day visiting the various wine farms in the Constantia area – the 9 farms that make up this wine route are Groot Constantia, Klein Constantia, Constantia Uitsig, Buitenverwachting, Eagle’s Nest, Steenberg, Constantia Glen, Silvermist and Beau Constantia. Not only can you taste some of Cape Town’s finest wines, but you can also stop and have lunch in the heart of some of the most beautiful vineyards.
Looking for some glamour and luxury? Cape Town is home to 5 star hotels, restaurants, clubs, health and beauty spas as well as all the upmarket shops you can ask for. Treat yourself to a day of pampering and visit the Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa followed by lunch in Camps Bay, over looking the turquoise ocean. Spend a night on the town at one of the many trendy clubs in Cape Town, dancing the night away to local and international music.
All in all, Cape Town is a destination that has it all – whether you love nature, adventure or the finer things in life – Cape Town is the perfect place for you to get away from your normal routine and spend your days relaxing and exploring – what more could you ask for?
Bio:
Klara Loots, founder of Lotus Media (and a proud Capetonian), is a freelance writer for CT Accommodation sites and Cape Town tourism sites.
Interesting and comprehensive read! Many think of South Africa as only a nature destination while there’s a wide variety of different attractions that could create an unforgettable journey. I particularly liked your mentioning of what cultural attractions are to be explored there.
I’m sure the travelers to cape town will find a whole lot of amazing moments out there.
Rahman Mehraby
Destination Iran