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The peninsula’s alluring mix of space, scenery and proximity to Cape Town has long attracted a free-spirited mix of artists, hippies, surfers, expats and creative professionals.
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A formerly down-and-out area, mostly known for crumbling Victorian cottages and dilapidated industrial buildings, is now home to the city’s hippest art scene.
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The city’s natural charms are just a short journey from its central skyscrapers, with everything from surfing to sandboarding on offer in the surrounding mountains and coastlines.
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With a mountain and seals in the city, as well as outdoor activities along the coast, it is hard to think of another city in Africa that has as much to delight children as Cape Town.
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With just 11 vineyards, the Constantia Valley is the smallest of South Africa’s lush wine lands, but it is also the oldest winemaking region in the world outside of Europe.
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A one-day itinerary to help you get the most out of your visit to this beautiful, creative city.
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