Cape Town's V&A Waterfront
Cape
Town Waterfront: the Fun Begins Here
Cape Town Waterfront: the Fun Begins
Here
Author: Candy
Smith
World-class is the best word to describe Cape Town
Waterfront. The busy Victoria and Alfred harbors add to the hectic but fun pace
in Cape Town. Situated Right between Robben Island and Table Mountain, the
Waterfront pulsates with shoppers, tourists, holidaymakers, students, and
business people getting into the groove of Cape Town’s beat.
Transformation
The
Waterfront also known as the V&A Waterfront has always been the scene of
harbor construction and land development since the 1850s. It is still
undergoing development on land with the addition of buildings around the two
basins—Victoria and Alfred.
The marvelous transformation
made the place the no.1 tourist destination in this spot of the world, a
perfect gateway to safari adventures, rock climbing, and other activities that
make anybody’s holiday here spectacular and unforgettable.
Getting
Around
There is no lack of Cape Town
hotels in this busy port. There are old but grand hotels, apartments for groups
and families, villas for romantic getaways, and cul-de-sacs for the
budget-conscious backpackers.
If you plan
to tour the city on foot, forget it. The place is so large, and you cannot see
all the sights in a day. As a warning, do not venture out alone and use a belt
bag instead of your usual shoulder bag or backpack. Go out in groups or get a
local escort to stay safe. As much as the place is a tourist’s paradise, it is
also teeming with undesirable elements.
There are sedan
taxis and buses that will take you to the heartland of V&A. Car rentals are
also available, but do not take a quaff of your favorite wine before driving
because driving under the influence is strictly prohibited.
Places to See
There are many places to feast your eyes on but do not miss these two:
• Historic Clock Tower.
You cannot miss the Victorian-Gothic-style tower that faces the old docks. The
red and white building housed the Port Captain’s office. Inside, there is a
decorative mirror room that provided a view of the harbor. The old tide-gauge
mechanism on the bottom floor is a curiosity for tourists so do not forget your
digicam when you go a visiting. Catch some seals resting in seal landing ground
within the Historic Clock Tower grounds.
• Two Oceans Aquarium. if you are ready for a dive to get
up close to the resident sharks the place is for you. You can go down in a cage
or if you have a PADI Open Water Certificate, you can go and dive with the
sharks. It is also here that you will see the Kelp Forest Exhibit. Get a kick
from feeding the fishes and seeing real giant kelps waving in the 8000,000
liters of seawater.
Where to
Eat
Baia Seafood Restaurant. The place
is the best seafood restaurant around that tickles the adventurous taste buds.
Dine at the balcony and enjoy the view. For R100 or R200 you enjoy a meal fit
for a king sans the wine.
Salero Tapas Bar is in the hip
part of V&A Waterfront. Indulge your Spanish Tapa appetite here with a
glass of sparkling champagne.
There is much to see and do
in Cape Town Waterfront and do not miss the best part of the holiday—great
eats.
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About the Author:
Worry not where to stay on your South African
adventure, Cape Town
hotels are within easy reach--all equipped with nothing but
top-of-the-line convenience and comfort for you and your holiday
companions.
30.10.2008. 09:29
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