The city of Cape Town was named as the World Design Capital for 2014. It truly deserved this title. Cape Town is a glistening city located near the Cape of Good Hope. It is renowned for its perfect year round climate, scenic backdrop and fabulous infrastructure.
The city attracts tourist not only for sight-seeing but also for its cultural attractions and architectural heritage. It has gorgeous beaches spread over vast areas of land. The beaches are lined with many restaurants and pubs. For many visitors here, night is the beginning.
Cape Town International Airport is the main international airport which has global connectivity. Many reputed airline like British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Air France, Jet Airways offer cheap flight deals and air flights at great discounts. Cheap flights to Cape Town can also be availed online.
Among the myriad of cultural attractions The Victoria and Alfred Waterfront is the most notable. It houses the great Nelson Mandela Gateway and Two Aquariums. Visitors also flock here to shop and dine in style or simply watch the port being visited by commercial ships.
Table Mountain is another world-class spot visited by tourists. The mountain can be scaled either by cable car or hiking. Safari is another activity which is gaining popularity. The city has many safaris close to the main town area. Visitors are encouraged to take packages and visit them.
Cape Town is the political capital of the country. It is decked with many old government offices. Bo-Kaap is a neighborhood that has many colorful buildings and magnificent mosques. Also worth visiting is the Castle of Good Hope. This castle is one of the oldest in Africa and has a great collection of arts and crafts related to military forces.
There are some great museums and galleries to explore. The Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens stuns and dazzles its visitors with its collection of animals, flowers and plants. Being a tourist spot it also has restaurants and souvenir shops. The flowers are seasonal and visitors can find different species in bloom throughout the year.
The beaches offer myriad of activities. Swimming, kayaking, surfing, kite surfing, scuba diving are just some of activities they indulge in. Visitors also get a thrilling time watching whales and dolphins from the towns of False Bay and Hermanus.
Wine tasting is a unique offering of Cape Town. The city has plenty of vineyards and produces some of the best wines of the world. Visitors can use the tour companies which take care of all your needs.
As interesting are the offerings, equally interesting is the food in Cape Town. The Victoria and Alfred Waterfront have numerous restaurants. Food served is exemplary and the ambiance is professional, classy and comfortable. Long Street and Camps Bay also house international hotels and restaurants and are frequented by celebrities.
Food served is exotic and innovative. Chefs use local ingredients and are experts in African, Italian, Indian and other Asian cuisine. African Cafe is famous for continental dishes. The place is usually crowded and bookings are a must. Food is undoubtedly the best and service is personal.
There are several cafes like Table Mountain Cafe, Empire Cafe, Melissa’s, Sand Bar, Charly’s Bakery which offer delicious deli items, great coffee, pastas, salads, sandwiches and light meals.
For great servings of sushi, squids, shrimps visitors head to Willoughby & Co. Wakame offers a magnificent view of the coast which increases your appetite even more.
All in all Cape Town is a superb holiday spot and one can feel blessed on having visited it.
The city attracts tourist not only for sight-seeing but also for its cultural attractions and architectural heritage. It has gorgeous beaches spread over vast areas of land. The beaches are lined with many restaurants and pubs. For many visitors here, night is the beginning.
Cape Town International Airport is the main international airport which has global connectivity. Many reputed airline like British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Air France, Jet Airways offer cheap flight deals and air flights at great discounts. Cheap flights to Cape Town can also be availed online.
Among the myriad of cultural attractions The Victoria and Alfred Waterfront is the most notable. It houses the great Nelson Mandela Gateway and Two Aquariums. Visitors also flock here to shop and dine in style or simply watch the port being visited by commercial ships.
Table Mountain is another world-class spot visited by tourists. The mountain can be scaled either by cable car or hiking. Safari is another activity which is gaining popularity. The city has many safaris close to the main town area. Visitors are encouraged to take packages and visit them.
Cape Town is the political capital of the country. It is decked with many old government offices. Bo-Kaap is a neighborhood that has many colorful buildings and magnificent mosques. Also worth visiting is the Castle of Good Hope. This castle is one of the oldest in Africa and has a great collection of arts and crafts related to military forces.
There are some great museums and galleries to explore. The Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens stuns and dazzles its visitors with its collection of animals, flowers and plants. Being a tourist spot it also has restaurants and souvenir shops. The flowers are seasonal and visitors can find different species in bloom throughout the year.
The beaches offer myriad of activities. Swimming, kayaking, surfing, kite surfing, scuba diving are just some of activities they indulge in. Visitors also get a thrilling time watching whales and dolphins from the towns of False Bay and Hermanus.
Wine tasting is a unique offering of Cape Town. The city has plenty of vineyards and produces some of the best wines of the world. Visitors can use the tour companies which take care of all your needs.
As interesting are the offerings, equally interesting is the food in Cape Town. The Victoria and Alfred Waterfront have numerous restaurants. Food served is exemplary and the ambiance is professional, classy and comfortable. Long Street and Camps Bay also house international hotels and restaurants and are frequented by celebrities.
Food served is exotic and innovative. Chefs use local ingredients and are experts in African, Italian, Indian and other Asian cuisine. African Cafe is famous for continental dishes. The place is usually crowded and bookings are a must. Food is undoubtedly the best and service is personal.
There are several cafes like Table Mountain Cafe, Empire Cafe, Melissa’s, Sand Bar, Charly’s Bakery which offer delicious deli items, great coffee, pastas, salads, sandwiches and light meals.
For great servings of sushi, squids, shrimps visitors head to Willoughby & Co. Wakame offers a magnificent view of the coast which increases your appetite even more.
All in all Cape Town is a superb holiday spot and one can feel blessed on having visited it.
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