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Introduction to
Cape
Town |
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. 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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