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THE CAPE WINELANDS
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Cape Winelands: The fertile
green valleys of the Cape Winelands are
surrounded by proud mountain ranges. Towns and villages have many historic homesteads and
monuments, and every so often fruit orchards are to be seen, whose produce may be found in
all corners of the world. It is the Mediterranean climate and winter rainfall of the
south-western Cape that produces some of the best wines in the country.
The rich, fertile soils along the Breede
River Valley and especially the areas of Somerset West, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and
Paarl, have become world famous for their whites, reds, sherries, ports and brandies. For
a detailed overview of ALL the Wine Routes of the Cape which includes the Constantia
Valley, Coastal Routes, Little Karoo and Olifants River Wine Routes (and more) click to
visit: Cape Wine
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CAPE WINELANDS - DESTINATIONS
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  Franschhoek: The French
corner of the Cape, Franshoek lies in one of the most beautiful wine valleys in the world,
just 45 minutes’ from Cape Town and within half an hour of the Stellenbosch, Paarl,
Wellington and Somerset West wine routes. This traditionally French town is the food and
... more about » Franschhoek |
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 Paarl: The town of
Paarl has a unique character, not least because vineyards still grow in between
residential neighbourhoods maintaining a country feel to a town virtually the size of a
small city, but also because it is here that the struggle to gain recognition for
Afrikaans as a written language was achieved ... more about » Paarl |
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 Simondium: The little
hamlet of Simondium lies at the upper point of a triangle with Stellenbosch
and Franschoek
on the R45 and, because it is the lesser known of the three, tends to be described in
terms of the other two towns, with little to warrant a visit in its own right. But
Simondium has fast earned a ... more about » Simondium |
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 Somerset West: The
drive to Somerset West takes just 30 minutes from Cape Town along the N2. Close to
Stellenbosch, this residential centre has a delightful setting and many of its residents
commute to Cape Town daily. The historic N.G. Kerk (Dutch Reformed Church) was built in
... more about » Somerset West |
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 Stellenbosch: The name
‘Stellenbosch’ is almost synonymous with the Cape wine industry. Not only does
it have the oldest wine route in the country, and arguably the most famous, but the town
has one of the most modern experimental wineries in the world, and the only viticultural
and oenological department ... more about » Stellenbosch |
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 Wellington: Nearby is
the smaller and very attractive town of Wellington. Visit the Wellington Museum in Church
Street and the Dutch Reformed Church. Beyond Wellington is the Bain's Kloof Pass which is
a historical monument. Built by Andrew Bain in 1853, the pass links Wellington to Ceres
and ... more about » Wellington |
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 Overnight in this area » Cape Winelands
Accommodation ranges from luxury Cape Winelands Hotels to Cape
Winelands Guest Houses which range from comfortable to luxurious. For a weekend away
there are also many Cape Winelands
Self Catering options to choose from, from Cottages, Apartments, Luxury Villa and
Holiday Houses. All our Cape Winelands establishments are registered and accreditted
members of various Tourism bodies. (Deal Direct and SAVE) |
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CAPE WINELANDS ATTRACTIONS
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 Stellenbosch Wine Route: Just 45 minutes from
Cape Town, the Stellenbosch wine route is the oldest in the country and represents over
300 wineries. Because of this it is divided into a number of sub-routes to make it easier
to travel: Bottelary Hills, Devon Valley, Helderberg and Simonsberg ... about » Stellenbosch
Wine Route |
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 Paarl Vintners: Paarl
Vintners has earned its place as the world’s first ‘red route’ because of
its focus on wines such as Roodeberg, Cabernet Sauvignon, port and Shiraz. The Paarl
district includes the wards of Franschhoek
and Wellington
as well as the newer wards of Simonsberg-Paarl and Voor-Paardeberg. |
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 SA Cheese Festival: Come
and share the bounty of nature in the heart of the beautiful Boland countryside. Taste
away on your favourite cheese and enjoy the various wines, olives, freshly baked bread and
other delicacies on offer. Let the experts show you how to enchant with cheese ... dates
and more about » SA Cheese Festival |
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| HUGUENOT MEMORIAL IN FRANSCHHOEK |
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 Huguenot Memorial: The
Huguenot Monument is dedicated to the cultural influences that French Huguenots have
brought to the Cape Colony after their immigration during the 17th and 18th centuries. The
Memorial Museum neighbouring the monument elaborates on the history of the French
Huguenots who settled in the Cape. |
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