Location: South Africa » Western CapeCape Town and WinelandsCape Town and Winelands Tourist Map.The Cape Winelands is a region of the Western Cape Province of South Africa. It is the largest wine producing region in South Africa and is divided into six main wine regions, each offering their own unique wine route. Constantia, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Paarl, Robertson and Wellington are the most popular. The geographic area is generally referred to locally as the Boland, meaning uplands in Afrikaans.
The Cape Winelands with its magnificent natural beauty, its rich cultural heritage and its world-renowned wines is a region is synonymous with all the best that the Cape has to offer.
The Cape Winelands are a 45-minute drive from Cape Town where splendid mountains form a dramatic backdrop to lush vineyards and gabled Cape Dutch homesteads steeped in history.
Experience the hospitality and beauty of Stellenbosch, Paarl, Wellington, Franschhoek and Pniel. Visit some of the many wine farms, or stroll down a beautifully restored street in one of the historical town centres and visit the museums and monuments that pay homage to our proud history.
The excellent wines produced in this area are world-renowned. Join the winemaker on a tour of his cellar where the harvest is lovingly transformed into every wine lover's delight.
The Winelands is the ideal base from which to explore Cape Town and its surrounding area. Indulge yourself in luxury at one of the exclusive boutique hotels, or enjoy the hospitality of one of the many guest houses and bed and breakfast establishments throughout the area.
Many wine farms offer a variety of tranquil and secure accommodation options.
PaarlOnly 56 km from Cape Town, Paarl offers historical charm, culture, architectural heritage, wine and fruit farms, breathtaking scenery and many cycling and nature trails. Major attractions include Paarl Mountain (one of the largest solid rocks in the world), the Afrikaans Language Monument and a treasure house of architecture found along the 2 km stretch of the Main Street.
FranschhoekFranschhoek is well known for its excellent restaurants, top accommodation establishments, splendid mountains and openhearted hospitality. Spend time browsing its many arts-and-craft shops, galleries and antique stores.
StellenboschStellenbosch, the oldest town in the country after Cape Town, is undoubtedly one of the most scenic and historically-preserved towns in southern Africa. The town, ideally situated in a magnificent mountain valley, boasts a mild Mediterranean climate and is the ideal destination from which to explore the Winelands and the many tourists attractions that the area has to offer.
WellingtonWellington is famous for the panoramic Bain's Kloof Pass, Dried Fruit shop, picturesque wine estates where wine as well as olive tastes are offered and well-known leather factories.
PnielAs you travel from Stellenbosch to Franschhoek via the scenic Hellshoogte Pass, the modest village of Pniel lies on the banks of the Dwars River in the Drakenstein Valley. This peaceful town with its close-knit community is well worth a visit.Accommodation in and around Western Cape Red Stone Hills Holiday Farm accommodation in Western Cape
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 De Zeekoe accommodation in Western Cape
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 Rietfontein Ostrich Palace accommodation in Western Cape
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 Rietfontein Ostrich Palace accommodation in Western Cape
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 Mooiplaas Guest House accommodation in Western Cape
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 Calitzdorp Country House accommodation in Western Cape
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 101 Oudtshoorn Holiday Accommodation accommodation in Western Cape
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 Berluda Farmhouse & Cottages accommodation in Western Cape
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 Rosenhof Country House accommodation in Western Cape
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