The Cape Winelands, origin of some of the world's most popular wines, is a premier Western Cape visitor attraction. South Africa's winelands stretch from the Cape Overberg in the south-western Cape, through the Little Karoo and the West Coast into the adjacent province of the the Northern Cape.
Most Cape wine estates are characterised by classic Cape Dutch-style buildings and massive vineyards with picturesque mountains as a backdrop. There is also a distinct European influence in number of regions, thanks to the arrival of French Huguenot, Dutch and German settlers during the 18th century.
The Cape Winelands is extensive, so it is advisable to use a tourism brochure to find each wine region. Brochures and maps are available at all tourism offices in the region.
Apart from the obvious indulgences, good wine and good food, there is so much more to be enjoyed in this special part of South Africa. We’ve made it a little easier by nominating some attractions for you.
- Wine tasting, winemaking tours, excellent cuisine and magnificent scenery collectively create an irresistible attraction for international and local travellers alike.
-There are many wine festivals held in the Cape every year. For more information visit the Western Cape Winelands Tourism website.
-Its classic Cape-Dutch homesteads, mountainous surrounds, grand heritage and sumptuous restaurants have earned the Cape Winelands the right to call itself South Africa’s culinary capital.
