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Travel Guide - Cape Town |
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Cape Town is popular for its rich multicultural background. It is in fact one of the world’s multicultural cities and the second most densely populated cities in South Africa with an estimated 3.5 million residents. Cape Town also covers the largest in land area in entire South African territory. The city is bordered by the Indian and Atlantic Ocean and the view when you are on Table Mountain of Cape Good Hope is simply breathtaking. This city is a favorite entertainment venue of many international rock tours and famous jazz artists.
Cape Town is magnificently beautiful because of its shimmering beaches and vineyards that decorate the edge of the city. The landscapes in this city are like no other, surreal and elegant. Tourists love to watch whales and dolphins parade along its shore lines. Yacht racing events are also a common happy and exciting activity for locals and visitors. If you want to relax by pampering yourself, you can find lots of luxurious spas in Cape Town. You can also find majestic African hotels, nature inspired accommodations, and a shopping area with more than 400 international brand stores.
Tourism is a very active industry here in Cape Town as millions of tourist come and enjoy all of nature’s wonders and fun activities every year. But of course, your vacation won’t be complete without seeing the Kruger National Park, a safari park with all the wild creatures you can find in Africa. You can also visit historical places such as Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years. The waters in Cape Town are relaxingly warm especially in St. James Beach where you can also see colorful beach houses that truly a spectacle to behold. Boulders Beach one of the most beautiful beaches in Cape Town where you can also marvel at the sights of African penguins.
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For good entertainment, great authentic African cuisine and booze, you can find it all in the popular bars and cafes in the center of Cape Town. For sightseeing, you can enjoy the beautiful views on top of the Table Mountain. Surfing is one of the most beloved sports in the city where the yearly Red Bull Big Wave Africa Surfing Competition is held.
Climate: Though Cape Town remains beautiful all year round, activities come to a halt during the winter months of June through August. These are the months when and cold and wet seasons are experienced. Winter happens from May to September with large cold fronts from the Atlantic Ocean with heavy precipitation. Rain falls happen in winter time as well. Summer time occurs from November through March which is generally warm and dry although frequent strong winds can also be experienced. These strong winds are loved by locals as it cleans the air of pollution. Hot scorching days are experienced for about two weeks in the month of February or March.
Transportation: Cape Town has cable car systems that take people on top of mountains. International flights are also available via the Cape Town International Airport and it serves local flights as well. The Port of Cape Town is base to many ships and is one of the busiest
More Information:
Tourism website
Wikipedia
Map of Cape Town
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