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Article #236: 20 Reasons Why You Should Visit Cape Town

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Cape Town situated at the most south False Bay named by Portuguese mariners
western point of the African continent is is one of the biggest bays in the world
known as the gateway to Africa. and is home to a large variety of sea
It was from this point that the early life.
settlers colonised firstly the Cape and From August to November every inlet and
then the rest of South Africa. bay along the coastline is filled with
From its early beginnings as a Dutch Southern Right whales who visit our
settlement Cape Town has developed into placid waters to mate and give birth to
a modern city with highways, hotels, their young. Many of them come so close
harbours shopping centres and an airport inshore that you can almost touch them.
that compares with anything in the world. The great white sharks which frequent the
For the uninformed there are no lions beaches along the Muizenberg coastline
roaming the streets as many people who can sometimes be spotted from the slopes
have not visited the city believe. of the mountains surrounding False Bay.
What does Cape Town have to offer you? Simonstown one of the oldest suburbs of
The city of Cape Town is a mixture of old Cape Town has many buildings that date
and new. In between the new skyscrapers back to the early 19th century. Recently
that line the city centre are numerous it has become home to a colony of
older buildings with facades that one African penguins which have taken over an
would expect to find in London and area known as " The Boulders".
Europe. For wine lovers the Cape Peninsula and
The oldest building is the Castle of the its surrounding area is a place of plenty
Cape of Good Hope which was built in the as in any direction one chooses to travel
1660's, closely followed by the Grootte one can visit wine estates and enjoy
Kerk which is the mother church of Dutch their fine wines and cuisine.
Reformed church in South Africa. The winelands of Stellenbosch, Paarl and
The reason for Cape Town being here is Franschhoek produce our finest wines
the Company gardens which were which are available at bargain prices to
established to provide fresh vegetables visitors.
and meat to ships rounding the Cape way The Franschhoek valley has five of the
back in 1652. top 100 restaurants in South Africa
Although now, only a fraction of its within its borders so is an area not to
original size it provides a green area in be missed by people seeking culinary
the centre of Cape Town where one can sit delights.
and relax and watch the world go by. Many visitors come here for a wildlife
Dominating the skyline is Cape Town's experience as there are many small game
most important attraction, Table reserves within a couple of hours drive
Mountain. of Cape Town where one can see some of it
On its slopes which are covered with not all of the big 5.
fynbos there are numerous walking trails Creature comforts are one of the main
and climbs to the top. things people look for when going abroad
For the not so energetic there is a cable and here in Cape Town one is spoilt for
car which whisks you to the top in a few choice. We have many spectacular hotels
minutes from where you can gaze out in situated in and around Cape Town, many of
all directions to see the most which are rated five star.
breathtaking scenery Cape Town has to Smaller hotels, game lodges, B& B's,
offer. back packers lodges are readily
Table Mountain forms part of the Table available all over CapeTown and offer
Mountain National Park which stretches excellent accommodation for those not
all the way to Cape Point at the most wanting to stay in the upmarket hotels.
southern point of the Cape Peninsula. For those seeking a holiday of thrills
The mountain itself is one big wild Cape Town is the place to come to.
flower garden and has more species of Extreme sports such as shark cage diving,
plants on it than can be found in the bungee jumping, sky diving and para
whole of Great Britain. gliding are readily available.
Cape Town is known for its spectacular Cape Town, the Las Vegas of the south and
scenery, none better than that found has four casinos within an hours drive of
along the Atlantic coastline through the city centre.
Chapman's peak drive with its vertical Private hospitals in Cape Town provide
cliffs and drops into the sea. excellent medical facilities where
Our spectacular unspoilt beaches with visitors can avail of medical procedures
their pristine white sands are a at a fraction of the price one might
holidaymakers dream and can be utilised expect to pay at home.
for swimming, tanning, surfing and From Cape Town one can visit the West
walking or for just chilling out. Coast, the Garden Route and the Karoo
At the Cape of Good Hope the most south which are all within an hour or two of
western point of Africa one can breathe Cape Town and offer a completely
some of the cleanest air in the world different experience to what you find in
from winds that originate in the roaring Cape Town.
forties and enjoy some of the unspoilt Cape Town is the best city in all the
splendour that moved explorer Sir Francis world.
Drake to call the area "The fairest Cape Visit it today!
in all the world."






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