Cape Town – South Africa - General Information
What makes Cape Town Special?
Cape Town attracts visitors from around the world with its awe inspiring scenery, vibrant night life, great shopping and an array of cultures.
With Cape Towns sandy beaches, scenic location and architectural heritage it is no wonder that the locals and visitors find Cape Town to be the most beautiful city in Southern Africa.
Cape Towns Beaches
The sandy beaches are world renowned blue flag beaches which ensure visitors a high level of water quality, safety, cleanliness and facilities. These beaches can be found at Gordons Bay and are named Clifton beach, Bikini Beach and Mnandi Beach – each one as unique and popular as the next.
Table Mountain
One of Cape Towns most majestic of landmarks is Table Mountain which overlooks Cape Town and the Atlantic Ocean. This mountain of sandstone shale receives its name from its flat table like top, it was appropriately name by Antonia de Saldanha – the first European to land in Table Bay and climb the mighty mountain.
In true Cape Town style there are a multitude of activities surrounding Table mountain including a Cable way which offers a lift to the top of Table Mountain and allows visitors to enjoy a panoramic view of Cape Town, Hiking, rock climbing and caving for the braver at heart.
Night Life
In the city of Cape Town the night life boasts some of the finest eateries in South Africa, food quality and décor is considered world class. The city offers something for everyone and with an array of restaurants, clubs and cafes it truly can cater for all preferences and tastes.
Shopping in Cape Town
Cape Town offers a variety like no other, one can purchase hand crafted jewelery, diamonds, leading designer brands and precious stones. Fleamarkets offer a unique change to the shoppers experience an allows one to find curios, beadwork, local art and even small reminders that you were there.
Major Shopping Malls
With Cape town being the designer destination it is, it is no surprise that Cape Town offers true upmarket shopping centres featuring everything from banking facilities, movie theatres and restaurants to coffee shops, boutique stores and big brand stores. Such places are the world renowned V & A Waterfront and Canal Walk.
Architecture
Cape Town is also noted for its astounding architectural heritage, with the combination of architectural traditions from Germany, France and the Netherlands, Cape Town has the highest density of Cape Dutch style buildings in the world.
The Cape Town Culture
With Cape Town being the oldest City in South Africa it has definitely become one of the more culturally aware cities one can visit. Cape down has developed a cosmopolitan cultural mix as influence has come from the British, French and Dutch. A large influence has also come from Malaysia and all together make Cape Town home to performers and artists of every description.
Learn More
If you would like to learn more about the wonders which Cape Town has to offer please the Official website
