WinelandsSouth African wines are more diverse in type and style than any other country in the world and South Africans are genuinely and justifiably proud of their industry's reputation.
The wine-producing region is situated at the southern tip of the African continent and has produced fine quality vintages for over 300 years. The region embraces spectacular mountain ranges and fertile green valleys which merge into the Indian and Atlantic oceans, creating an area of world-renowned beauty. The winelands' vast and verdant beauty, is easily accessible by car and selected estates have helipads enabling you to fly in and taste the region's highly acclaimed produce at one's leisure or to enjoy a visit at one of the picturesque cellars or homesteads for lunch. Wine tastings are offered by most of the estates, many of which date back centuries. | |
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Stellenbosch
The Stellenbosch Wine Route is arguably the country´s most famous, and the Stellenbosch Wine of Origin area includes 106 cellars - most of which are open to the public. Enjoy a long day´s wine tasting, and wine buying and you´ll sip more than our great South African wines - you´ll taste our South African way of life. The heart of the town lies somewhere near the oak-lined Dorp Street. With its venerable old buildings, this is the University´s main thoroughfare, where modern student life sits comfortably side by side with our history and architectural heritage. The University - Maties - has produced many of the country´s great sporting heroes, including more than 155 rugby Springboks, and Stellenbosch offers almost every outdoor activity you could desire. | |
Franschhoek
Eight of South Africa´s leading restaurants, twenty nine extraordinary wine cellars, a plethora of galleries and shops - a lifetime of discoveries!
Franschhoek Wine Valley lies deep in the Cape Wine lands and is South Africa´s very own "French Corner". Here, amidst luscious vineyards and gracious Cape Dutch farmsteads, a picturesque village emits proud, ever-present memories of a 17th century Huguenot culture. A place towards which, an emancipated Nelson Mandela turned, as he began his long walk to freedom....
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Paarl The picturesque town of Paarl is cradled between Paarl Mountain with it’s magnificent 50 million year old granite boulders and towering Du Toitskloof Mountain range which signals the perfect time to enjoy sundowners by blushing. The balmy summers call for outside entertaining: a light lunch in the shade, glasses of chilled wine. Restaurants offer culinary delights that cater for every taste and fit any budget. The arboreal giants of Paarl provide shade on hot summer days. Meander down Main Street and be inspired by the décor and gift stores, enjoy good South African art at the galleries or lose yourself in antique shops. Pack a picnic and enjoy the Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Wild Flower garden. The array of endemic bird species will keep ardent birdwatchers happy.
• Visit the Afrikaans Language Monument. Erected 1975, it is the only language monument in the world.
• See the oldest church building in SA still in use (built in 1805), the Strooidak Church.
• Immerse yourself in a variety of hand-made gifts and local products at the Ikhaya Arts and Crafts.
• Experience the magical views from the 50 million years old granite boulders at Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve. Picnic spots and walking trails are available.
• Play a round of golf at Boschenmeer Golf and Country Estate, one of the finest golf estates in the country. | |
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Robertson
Robertson in the Cape Winelands was founded in 1853. Nestled at the foothills of the Langeberg mountains, the town reflects the versatile South African society in all its diversity. Beautiful Victorian style houses set on streets with flowering jacarandas is one of the characteristics of "the jacaranda capital of the Western"
The Robertson wine valley, embracing the districts Ashton, Bonnievale, McGregor and Robertson is less than two hours drive from Cape Town. Drive to the neighboring towns or visit one of the 31 wine cellars in the valley. Robertson Valley has interesting activities and attractions to offer such as, hiking the Dassieshoek trail, visiting nature reserves, horse riding through vineyards, 4X4 routes, succulent gardens and a huge maze to discover. Wine tasting, river rafting admiring the top race horses for which this area is world renown. | |
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Wellington
Wellington, steeped in 300 years of history and tradition, has a magical atmosphere that will captivate your heart once you discover the town, its people and its diverse variety of attractions. The town is a mere 45 minutes (72 km) drive from Cape Town and is within easy reach of the rest of the Cape Winelands, and coastal attractions. The wide-open spaces and tranquillity of the area is addictive, so don´t be surprised if you need to come back for more! Wellington Wine Route has a choice of excellent award winning red and white wines. Indulge yourself in South African Dried Fruits´ world-renowned dried fruits or visit an olive farm and see first hand how olive oil is made. Wellington is also a factory shop fanatic´s dream with, leather products, tiles, fruit juices, waterblommetjies, (a water flower used in local dishes or stews) crockery, nurseries and much more. Adrenaline junkies can test their skills by trying horse riding, mountain hiking, mountain bike trails and the Wellington Wine Walk.
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