Cape Town towns, suburbs and villages.

The following Cape Town towns and villages are within easy reach of the city centre and are well worth a visit.

Franschhoek Franschhoek is the food and wine capital of South Africa. It's a great place to relax and enjoy top food and wine or to take in the many sights.

Gordon's Bay Gordons Bay is a seaside village (30km from Cape Town) on the False Bay coast with the Hottentots Holland mountains as a backdrop.

Hout Bay Affectionately called "the republic of Hout Bay" by its residents, the town is only a 20 minute drive from the Cape Town city centre.

Kalk Bay Kalk Bay is a quaint fishing village that have become a popular tourist attraction. The main road, has many restaurants, antique shops, galleries, book shops and craft stores.

Paarl Paarl is the third-oldest town in South Africa. Standing tall on the mountain is the Afrikaans Language Monument, a monument for the Afrikaans language.

Stellenbosch Stellenbosch is the heart of the Cape Winelands and also the centre of the oldest wine route in the country. Many of the attractions can be seen by foot.

Wellington Wellington is also well known for its educational institutions, initiated by Dr. Andrew Murray. See a memorial statue of him in front of the Reformed Church when you enter the town.

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