It’s easy to see why the waterfront in Cape Town has become South Africa’s leading attraction for tourists. With so much to do here, you can spend hours on end in this colourful and vibrant atmosphere, if not days! With glorious sea and mountain views, not only can you experience everything that this great place has to offer, but you can still feel as though you are in the heart of Africa.
Something For Everyone
Located in the working harbour in Cape Town, the V&A Waterfront is home to a huge range of shops, restaurants, bars, entertainment venues and excellent hotels, all sitting alongside fabulous luxury apartments and trendy office buildings. No matter whether you are looking to pick up some souvenirs, or enjoy a delicious meal or a relaxed drink, you can do so here and you can do it in style. Not only this, but the waterfront craft market and the Two Oceans Aquarium offer some magnificent days out that will allow you to enjoy some wonderful experiences you are unlikely to forget in a hurry.
The Ultimate Dining Experience
Of course, eating out is one of the most enjoyable parts of any holiday and the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town offers something for every palate. Whether it is a family meal or a romantic dinner ‘a deux’ that you are looking for, you will find a huge range of restaurants catering in everything from the very best of the local cuisine to dishes from all around the world.
Fish – But Not For The Platter!
The Two Oceans Aquarium is a very popular place to while away a few hours in Cape Town, and attracts a lot of tourists who come to see the marine life. With over three thousand sea creatures, the aquarium is a wonderful place to visit if you are interested in learning about the marine life of the Atlantic and Indian oceans. You will not only see a wide variety of fish here, but sharks, penguins and turtles too, making this a wonderful experience for the whole family.
The Cape Town Seals
Seeing marine life doesn’t just end at the aquarium, however, because you can sometimes see seals at the Waterfront itself. This is a great sight that many people love, since they can experience these creatures up close and in a natural way. Find yourself a cosy bar or restaurant right down by the water and instead of people-watching, try a spot of seal-watching in Cape Town instead!
Shop ‘Til You Drop
Shopping is something that you won’t be able to resist when you visit the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, with a wide range of shops to choose from, many of which offer fantastic value. This is great if you are looking for souvenirs for yourself or your family and friends back home, or you could simply browse around and see if anything takes your fancy. With leather goods, jewellery, antiques and a whole host of local crafts on offer, there is something for everybody when it comes to shopping at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town.
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