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.

Towns, villages and suburbs in and around Cape Town

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.

Bikini Beach Booksop, Gordons Bay, Cape Town

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.

Red Teapot Gallery, Stellenbosch, Cape Town

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.

Statue of Dr Andrew Murray, Wellington, Cape Town

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Recommended Hotels in Cape Town

Ambassador Hotel	Derwent House Boutique Hotel
Blackheath Lodge	Four Rosmead Guesthouse
An African Villa	Steenberg Hotel
Kensington Place Hotel	Cape Grace Hotel
Daddy Long Legs Art Hotel	Mount Nelson Hotel