The Western Cape Travel Guide
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The Western Cape is an alluring province, a sweep of endless mountain ranges, empty beaches, and European history dating back more than three centuries and anchored by Cape Town in the southwest. The cultures of the indigenous Khoekhoen and San people—the first inhabitants of this enormous area—also contribute to the region's richness. In less than two hours you can reach most of the province's highlights from Cape Town, making the city an ideal base from which to explore.
The Western Cape Hotels
The Winelands are sufficiently compact that you can make one hotel your touring base. Stellenbosch and Paarl, situated close to dozens of wineries and restaurants...read more
The Western Cape Restaurants
The dining scene ranges from fine South African cuisine complete with silver service to local, laid-back, country-style cooking. Franschhoek restaurants...read more
Things To Do in The Western Cape
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in The Western Cape
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The Western Cape Experiences
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Land of Divine Wine. Few places in the world can match the drama of the Winelands, where mountains rise above vine-covered valleys and 300-year-old... Read more
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The South African wine industry is booming. Buried by sanctions during apartheid, South African wines were largely unknown internationally. But... Read more
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As you travel around the region, the most visible emblems of settler culture you'll encounter are the Cape Dutch-style houses. Here 18th- and... Read more
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South Africans are beginning to produce extra-virgin olive oils that are as excellent as their wines. One place to learn about this fruit of... Read more
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South Africa currently has more growing areas than ever that yield a huge selection of very different wines. One of the best ways to find your... Read more
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As romantic as vineyards seem, wine farming is a monoculture and generally not that eco-friendly. The Biodiversity & Wine Initiative (BWI)... Read more
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Arts & Culture, Events
The Swiss city of Basel is getting ready to host to the who's who of the art world yet again, with the... Read more
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Trip Ideas
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Travel Tips
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