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Make Your Next Holiday the Western Cape of South Africa
By Glenda Capman | September 4, 2008
Because of its diverse landscape and incredible amount of attractions to visit, the Western Cape of South Africa continues to rank as one of the top places in the world to vacation. Visitors to the Cape can experience everything from incredible mountains and national parks, to the thousands of miles of beaches which are situated on two different oceans. They can visit historic vineyard estates, watch whales, and even shop for diamonds. In fact, there is so much to do on the Western Cape of South Africa, it’s almost impossible to see everything on one visit.
The most imposing part of the landscape in the Western Cape of South Africa is definitely Table Mountain. Its peak rises 3,300 feet over the city bowl of Cape Town and dominates the entire Western Cape. Visitors can take the cable cars through the clouds that surround the mountain to get a spectacular view of both the Atlantic and Indian oceans, or take one of the many trails or roadways to the top.
The endless coastline of the Western Cape of South Africa offers incredibly diverse beaches including rocky cliffs and surfing spots. There are also the world-renowned pristine beaches of Clifton, Camps Bay and Llandudno on the Atlantic that are more commonly known as the glamorous “Riviera” of the Western Cape. The Indian Ocean boasts sandy shores and warmer beaches that are perfect for sunbathing and swimming.
One of the favorite pastimes in the Western Cape of South Africa is whale watching. Every winter, these gentle giants come to the shores of the Cape to mate and calve. Because there are many safe harbors where the whales can swim close to the shore, there are many opportunities to see them up close.
The inland areas of the Western Cape of South Africa also offer many other worthwhile places to visit. This includes the vineyard estates situated along the famous Constantia Wine Route. Here, visitors can enjoy wine tasting and the local cuisine of the area while they tour the Cape Dutch manor homes which occupy the vineyards of this famous valley.
It will take a whole day to see the entire Garden Route, another attraction that is part of the Western Cape of South Africa, which runs parallel to the Atlantic Ocean. This is a collection of botanical gardens, national parks, historic landmarks, caves, and coastline that have to be seen to be believed.
In addition to sightseeing, the shopping in the Western Cape of South Africa is something to experience. The first place many shoppers want to go is ‘The Diamond Works’, a diamond emporium in Cape Town that sells some of the most exquisite diamond jewelry in the world. The suburbs of the Western Cape also have many shops and cafes scattered through its winding maze of cobblestone streets, including the well-known Victor and Albert Waterfront.
The Western Cape of South Africa is a unique part of the world to visit because of the close proximity of so many different attractions. The natural beauty of the rugged landscape combined with the European sophistication of Cape Town make the Western Cape of South Africa a place that should be on the must-see list of every traveler.
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