Western Cape Province in South Africa - The Places You Must Visit

The Western Cape is South Africa's most desirable tourist place with several good reasons. The principle urban centre of Cape Town or the 'Mother City' is seen by 70% of holidaymakers who go to South Africa from Great Britain.

The popular metropolis of The Mother City can be found in the shadow of Table Mountain at the point where the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans collide. Cape Town is many things to many people providing culture, wine, scenery, the seaside or a wide range of leisure things to do.

Table Mountain soars to in excess of 1,000m above the city and it is certainly one of the most recognised locations across the world. Adventurous travellers can take on the several walking paths to the summit or as an alternative, there is a cable car that takes merely three minutes to reach to top.

The Winelands are acknowledged throughout the entire world and the wineries of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl go back years. The many different wine routes are complimented by quite a number of dining establishments, cafes and guest houses with amazing menus and substantial wine lists.

The penitentiary at Robben Island had been where Nelson Mandela as well as other members from the ANC were held for many years. Positioned 8 miles off shore from Green Point, Robben Island is now a museum honouring the courageous individuals who were imprisoned here. It was selected a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999.

Roughly one hour to the east of Cape Town is the town of Hermanus and it's acknowledged as without doubt one of the finest places globally to view whales from the shoreline. Between June and November every year, the Southern Right Whales swim past Hermanus as part of their migration path.

Back in the Mother City, the V&A Waterfront is the focus of the city with world class shops, restaurants, coffee shops, night clubs and nightspots. The marina offers some of the best hotels in Cape Town together with the 2 Oceans Aquarium.

For all those travelling to the Western Cape, the Garden Route is really a place that simply should be visited. This wonderful piece of coast between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth is among the most popular destinations in South Africa. Matted woodlands, cliffs, striking cliffs and sandy shores are part and parcel of the landscapes. There are lots of small towns on the Garden Route offering up various accommodations and eating experiences.

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