Being one of the largest cities in South Africa, Cape Town has plenty to offer to its visitors. The city lies on Table Bay’s shore and is very close to the feet of astonishing Table Mountains. Cape Town lies in the Western Cape Province of South Africa and is a major port city of the nation. As it lies very close to the Cape of Good Hope, it is the southern most city of the continent of Africa. The area has so much natural beauty to see along with a fantastic night life, one of our cape town escorts would be pleased to show you around.
The city of Cape Town was founded by Jan van Riebeeck in the 17th century for Dutch East India Company. The city is geographically close to the country’s well-known Cape Winelands around Paarl, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch. Today, Cape Town has grown rapidly to become South Africa’s third largest city. In fact, the city is the legislative capital of the country and houses many government offices, including the National Parliament.
From tourism point of view, Cape Town is South Africa’s trump card. As it is a major tourism center, Cape Town attracts thousands of visitors each year, from different corners of the globe. Thanks to its natural settings, Cape Town is regarded as one of the best cities in the whole world. The city is famous for its Cape Floral Kingdom, its harbor, Cape Point and Table Mountain.
The center of the city offers excellent natural settings in the form of mountainous region. Being located in the northern region of Cape Peninsula, Cape Town is sandwiched between Signal Hill and Table Mountain. The backdrop of the city, in the form of Lion’s Head and Devil’s Peak can mesmerize any visitor. When a thin layer of cloud forms over the Table Mountain, it gives an appearance of cloth over a table. Hence, this natural setting is often referred to as ‘tablecloth’.
Cape Town is also well known for its pristine beaches. The beaches that are very close to the Atlantic coast tend to have cold water as compared to the beaches located near False Bay. There is no shortage of food here as there are numerous cafes and restaurants near these beaches. The beach that is most famous in Cape Town is Boulders Beach. This beachfront attracts a number of African Penguins during certain seasons of the year. While Surfing is the most popular activity on these beaches, other popular sports in the city include Cricket, Football, Rugby and Swimming.
The city of Cape Town is dotted with ancient buildings that will remind you of the traditions of the Netherlands, France, and Germany. Most of these buildings can be seen near Long Street and in the Central Business District.
Watching Whales is a favorite past time activity of tourists in Cape Town. During the breeding season, from August till November, Southern Right Whales can be seen off the coast. The Bryde’s Whales can be anytime during the year in the False Bay region of the city.
Other important hotspots in Cape Town include Sea Point, Camps Bay, Hout Bay, Constantia, Hermanus, Rondebosch, Newlands, Somerset West and City Bowl. Find out more about Cape Town.
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