‘The Mother City’, as Cape Town is basically called, is the perfect tourist destination served at a ‘Mesa de Mesa’. The laid-back town is known for its famous Table Mountain, as well as its rich culture, exotic cuisine, and heady wines. Read on to find out more about the city’s delights.
Cape Town is the second largest city in South Africa and the most visited tourist destination. Visitors lose themselves in the relaxing city, immersing themselves in the subtle whisper of the ocean and the inaudible hum of the mountains. The most active unload their adrenaline with hiking, jogging, cycling, surfing and horseback riding. If you like sun and sand, you will also like Cape Town.
Many choose the heady Mediterranean climate during the freezing winter months in the Northern Hemisphere. The Mother City will welcome you with excellent weather and sunny days, as you leave your cold and wintry hometowns behind. Holidays in Cape Town are the best way to experience South Africa: the culture, the cuisine and the stunning natural beauty.
The city icon Table Mountain will captivate you with its sheer beauty. It may seem more than a normal mountain to you; some see it as a fortress guarding the city limits; some think of her as a sleeping goddess and for some, she is nothing less than the stairway to heaven. You won’t be the first to feel a quiet energy radiating from Table Mountain. People who want to soak up the energy and explore the mountain take a trip to the top of Table Mountain on the 4-minute revolving cable car. From the top see the stunning view of the sea to the south, the scenic landscape stretches north before you, as you look west try to see the horizon where Antarctica and Argentina meet.
Hit the beach once you’re in Cape Town and enjoy the perfect water temperature on the False Bay coastline, such as Fish Hoek or Boulders Beach. Boulders Coves is home to a large colony of African Penguins and be enchanted by passing penguins as you sunbathe on the beach. Other popular Atlantic beaches include Camps Bay Beach and Clifton’s Four Coves, where you can spend a whole day of fun and relaxation. The water here is freezing, so visitors do not go into the water, but worship the sun and take care of tanning. Explore the many restaurants that line the beach to try the local food.
For a closer look at the relaxed but interesting life of Cape Town, head to Greenmarket Square. This place is the heart of the city with curious shops that line the city offering African crafts. Barter for exquisite and ethnic gifts to take home.
Don’t leave your visit to Cape Town incomplete without visiting the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. This port has shops, restaurants and bars of all kinds that are filled with locals and tourists alike. Indulge here with dining, shopping and yachting out to sea. Take the tour from the V&A Waterfront to Robben Island and tour the infamous prison where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years.
There is much more to see and do in the city. Simply book a well-located and reputable hotel in Cape Town and your trip will be memorable.
