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South African Wineries The key regions close to Cape Town city are Stellenbosch (the closest, some 50 km west); Franschoek and Paarl, further to the west or northwest, so a rental car is mandatory (don't consider public transport!) Although it is some time since I was in South Africa (and I echo the sentiments - I was somewhat underwhelmed by SA wines) I did enjoy my winery visits. Firstly, both the settings , surrounded by the Groot Drakenstein mountains, and, in many cases the architecture (Cape Dutch) was spectacular . spot. Fleur du Cap wines in a modern and impressive winery. Delheim, situated in Simonsberg (nr Stellenbosch) dates back to the 1600s - I did like their wines. Paarl - I received excellent hospitality from both - but they are large establishments with very impressive architecture. Groot Constantia is another heritage site, more of a museum, but vitually in the Cape Town city limits. If you have an interest in gardening or have a botanical bent, then do not miss Kirstenbosch National Gardens - also in Cape Town. Obviously, you will do the Table Mountain thing - go on! walk! Alongside San Francisco and Sydney, Cape Town rates as one of the worlds great harbour cities (IMNSHO of course) -- st.helier
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