CAPE TOWN TOURISM INFORMATION
Cape Town Attractions & Sightseeing in Cape Town
There is plenty to see and do while in Cape Town and even if your aim is to merely relax and stay away from the so called 'tourist' activities, there are many attractions that are definitely well worth a visit. Here are some of the major attractions in and around Cape Town. Be sure to leave some time for a relaxed scenic drive around the peninsula too - you'll see beautiful scenery from oceans to mountains and vineyards and, can stop off at various view points for a picnic or just to take it all in.
Beaches -
Cape Town Things to do Cape Town beaches have soft, white sand, great surrounding scenery and mountainous backdrops. There are a number of beaches...
Cape Point Nature Reserve -
The Cape Point or Cape of Good Hope, situated at the south-western tip of Africa, is a place well known for treacherous seas.
Castle of Good Hope -
The Castle of Good Hope is the oldest building in South Africa. Built between 1666 and 1679 by the Dutch East India Company...
Green Market Square -
In Cape Town city centre there is one of Cape Town’s oldest and most popular markets known as Green Market Square.
Green Point Stadium Visitor Centre -
Soak up the Cape’s unique soccer vibe at the Green Point Stadium Visitor Centre.
Kirstenbosch -
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is a world famous garden which is home to indigenous flora to the Cape.
Penguins (Boulders Beach) -
Boulders Beach is situated just after the naval port and picturesque village of Simons’s Town. The beach has a very healthy population.
Robben Island -
Local Attractions
Cape Town Things to do For nearly 400 years, Robben Island, 12 kilometres from Cape Town, was a place of banishment, exile, isolation & imprisonment.
Table Mountain Cableway -
Cape Town Things to do There is something very special about Table Mountain; it leaves a majestic and powerful impression on all that have visited.
Two Oceans Aquarium -
Over 3000 animals, including fishes, invertebrates, mammals, reptiles and birds can be seen in the spectacular underwater world.
V&A Waterfront -
Cape Town Things to do Situated in the working harbour of Cape Town the vibrant V&A Waterfront is South Africa’s most visited attraction.
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