Reasons to fall in love with Cape Town
Category Cape Town News
Cape Town is a majestic city filled with rich heritage and amazing tourist destinations which attracts thousands of international and local holidaymakers each year. Consistently being voted as a top city for leisure, Cape Town has something to love for just about anyone. Gorgeous sceneries, fun activities, a bustling nightlife, and economic stability are some of the major reasons property in the Mother City is highly sought-after.
The views are majestic
A worldwide phenomenon, the flat-topped Table Mountain is a prominent landmark that overlooks the city. Visitors can use the cableway or have an adventurous hike to the top of the mountain. This iconic South African monument is part of the Table Mountain National Park which is home to a large array of indigenous fauna and flora. Signal Hill is in the same vicinity if you want to be mesmerized by further glimpses of the City Bowl and have a closer look at Table Mountain.
A tour through Chapman's Peak Drive enables visitors to travel from Noordhoek to Hout Bay and experience stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and nearby mountains. Located at the southern tip of the Cape Peninsula, the Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope are often referred to as the romantic meeting place of two mighty oceans, the Atlantic and the Indian.
Rich heritage
Declared a World Heritage Site in 1999, Robben Island holds rich heritage value in Cape Town as it was once used as a prison where Nelson Mandela, Walter Sisulu, Ahmed Kathrada, and other freedom fighters were held for many years. The island is accessible via the Robben Island Museum boat service as well as ferries that depart from the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the V&A Waterfront.
A visit to the colourful neighbourhood of Bo Kaap is a must for tourists who would love to experience the vibrant African, Indian, Indonesian, and Malaysian cultures of Cape Town. It is home to the oldest mosque in the country, the Auwal Mosque, and is one of the few areas of Cape Town that resisted forced removals in the past.
Some of the best wine in the world
An attraction that is loved by almost every Cape Town explorer - a visit to a winery is a must for any wine connoisseur or enthusiast. Cape Town has a long history of being a renowned wine-growing region with many routes to discover. The largest route lies in the Cape Winelands, which consists of Stellenbosch, Paarl, and Franschhoek. There is also a smaller wine route in the southern suburbs - the Constantia Wine Route.
A business hub for industry and innovation
Cape Town is a lucrative city for investment with its many vast and leading industries. The city's economic growth has increased at higher rates than the national average as a result of a competitive advantage over the rest of South Africa. Thriving areas of business include manufacturing sub-sectors such as electronic and electrical products, metal, steel, and beverage companies. According to the Project Camissa Report 2019, Cape Town is a rapidly growing city in terms of infrastructure and accessibility along with employment growth being a driving force with regards to business services, construction, retail, agro-processing, and tourism sectors.
With so much to see and do, Cape Town is a flourishing city that is not going to sleep any time soon. Contact Knight Frank Properties today if you are keen to own your share of this magical place.
Author: Knight Frank
