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Cape Town City
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 Cape Town lies on the slopes of Table Mountain at the
south-western tip of Africa.
This beautiful city, set in breathtaking scenery, is the
product of diverse cultures and has become a unique centre of style, adventure
and hospitality.
Highlights include:
- the magnificent Cape Peninsula, famous for its
stunning scenery, flora, fauna and the Cape of Good Hope
- the beautiful Winelands with their fine wine, food,
architecture, crafts and villages set amongst towering mountains
- the stylish V&A Waterfront in the harbour
offering entertainment, food and shopping
- Table Mountain: cable car, walks, adventure sports
and unique flora
- Unique cultural diversity and history, a
cosmopolitan blend of Asia, Europe and Africa
- A sophisticated city with great hotels and
restaurants, museums, art and shopping
- The gateway to Holidays in
Southern Africa
You will find more details on these in the
District Guide and the Touring
Cape Town page.
 All grades of
accommodation are available, and standards are generally high; for
reviews of accommodation in each district ~ see Accommodation
Cape Town has a population of 3.3 million and is spread over a
wide area, bordering the Cape Winelands. The airport is 20 minutes from
the city ~ see Maps
Getting around - it is important to have a car in Cape
Town or utilise tour companies. Public transport is not ideal. Cars, bikes,
camping equipment and 4x4s are
 available for hire ~ see
Transport
There are various magnificent day trips around Cape Town
including the Peninsula, Winelands and Whale Route ~ see Tours. For private tours see African Dawn Touring. Also available are
Coach and package holidays of Cape Town and South
Africa.
There is an abundance of leisure options in Cape Town
including beauty treatments, shopping, beaches, sport
and adventure sports. For easy reference these are all
listed in the drop-down menu top left of each page.
Cape Town has a superb tradition of cuisine, and
restaurants of local and international styles are in each major district
~ see Restaurants
Cape Town has some theatres and other entertainment
venues. Jazz is always strong and there is a small but happening
nightlife ~ see Entertainment
There are also plenty of outdoor and various adventure
sports for thrill seekers ~ see Adventure and
Sport
 If you wish to
attend a religious service in Cape Town there are all types of churches,
faiths and religious organisations ~ see Worship
For information on Visas, foreign exchange, gratuities,
clothes, health ~ see Tips. There are various annual
sporting events and food & wine, cultural and music festivals ~ see
Festivals
There are specific pages for certain groups of travellers - see
Families, Disabled,
Backpackers, Gay Cape Town and
Business Travellers.
Since Asians and Europeans founded the city in 1652 as a
'tavern of the seas' it has experienced an extraordinary history ~ see
Cape Town Heritage
Enjoy www.capetown.at - Enjoy Cape Town!
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