Location: South Africa » Western Cape » Cape WinelandsCape 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.
Paarl Only 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.
Franschhoek Franschhoek 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. Stellenbosch Stellenbosch, 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.
Wellington Wellington 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.
Pniel As 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. The majestic Boland Mountains, inland from the Cape Peninsula, form the border of this beautiful area – often referred to as ‘the cradle of the South African wine industry’. It was here that the first experiments were conducted to find the most suitable vine cultivars for South Africa conditions. In the 1680’s, French Huguenots brought the art of wine-making to the green valleys of the Boland, bequeathing a 300 year old heritage of fine wines and stately homesteads. Various wines routes in the area provide opportunities for wine lovers to sample the region’s superb wines and gain insight into the wine-making process. A unique cultural experience awaits the visitor to this region, it’s long and colourful history is not only portrayed in the gracious historical buildings but also in the warmth and hospitality of it’s people. Towns Franschhoek, Paarl, Pniel, Stellenbosch, Wellington Accommodation in and around Cape Winelands ALLEGRIA Guesthouse & Vineyard accommodation in Cape Winelands
Situated on a hill amidst vineyards just outside Stellenbosch, Allegria Guesthouse offers stunning mountain views in a tranquil and inspirational setting.Allegria ( joy of life ) comprises six spacious rooms in a majestic villa. Each room is individu... More
 Auberge Rozendal Winefarm accommodation in Cape Winelands
The rooms at Auberge Rozendal are situated between the vineyards with majestic mountain views of the Stellenbosch and Simonsberg mountains, providing an environment of beauty and tranquillity. Guests are accommodated in simple elegance and comfort. E... More
 Summerwood Guest House accommodation in Cape Winelands
More sumptuous than a guest house,and more homely than a hotel Summerwood, situated in the beautiful university town of Stellenbosch, is nestled between mountains and rivers and is the perfect base from which to explore the winelands, Cape Town and i... More
 Swellendam Country Lodge accommodation in Cape Winelands
You will enjoy the friendly environment and the variety of colourful South African plants and birds. Swellendam Country Lodge has an elegant atmosphere; natural lines and colours, and modern fixtures. The accommodation is situate... More
 Fraai Uitzicht 1798 accommodation in Cape Winelands
Fraai Uitzicht 1798 lives up to its name: “Beautiful View”. This gem of a retreat lies in the heart of the Robertson Valley on the scenic Route 62. Here, nestling among the majestic Langeberg hills, a historic ... More
 Ivory Heights Boutique Guest House and Conference Venue accommodation in Cape Winelands
This stylish modern guesthouse offers the discerning guests an unforgettable stay with panoramic views from the Hottentots Holland Mountains to the lighthouse at Cape Point. Relax in luxury with all the comforts of a 5star guesthouse. The 10 en-suite... More
 Mimosa Lodge accommodation in Cape Winelands
Situated in Montagu, the heart of Route 62, and just two hours from Cape Town, Mimosa Lodge is the perfect stop on the scenic route between Cape Town, Oudtshoorn and the Garden Route. The Lodge is a delightful retreat with an enviable reputation for ... More
 Olive Garden Country lodge **** accommodation in Cape Winelands
A place in the mountains where the living is good... At Olive Garden you can indulge in the Italian art of 'far-niente' or 'doing nothing'.But this is not all. Enjoy the outdoor romantic hot hydro-jet jacuzzi in the garden, the ... More
 La Cabriere Country House accommodation in Cape Winelands
This ideally situated country house enjoys uninterrupted, panoramic views, giving one the impression that there is nothing but farms and vineyards for miles around, yet only a 6 minute walk to the heart of the village.We have made recent exciting cha... More
 Grand Dédale Country House accommodation in Cape Winelands
At Grand Dédale, South African and international guests will be able to enjoy sumptuous comfort, discreet service and complete privacy in six individually designed and appointed en-suite bedrooms, or in the separate thatched stone cottage, ami... More
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