| Stellenbosch is South
Africa’s second oldest town, after Cape Town
and is the sentimental heart of the Winelands. Lined with
shady oaks and beautiful gabled, white-washed buildings the
streets of Stellenbosch still have small irrigation channels on
either side of the older roads. In the past, these were used to
water gardens, as each householder had a time slot in which to
divert the town’s irrigation into their plot.
It is very cultural and somewhat venerable,
while also displaying a decidedly young and vibrant air. There are
some interesting museums and many of the
buildings, including some of the hotels and restaurants, are
national monuments and deserve a second look.
There is good mountain biking just outside the
town, and there are golf courses aplenty, but Stellenbosch is
really all about wine.
Cape Dutch architecture
©South African Tourism
The town is virtually surrounded by fabulous cellars where you
can do a tasting, join a cellar tour, stock up your own personal
cellar, and perhaps enjoy a lovely leisurely lunch in the shade of
some typical Stellenbosch oaks. Some of the wine farms have become
multi-purpose resorts with theatres, restaurants,
equestrian centres and much much more.
Stellenbosch is close to Cape Town so it can be visited on a
day trip, or you could do a day trip to Cape Town or the Overberg
from Stellenbosch. The nearest beach is at Strand.
Keen for a blast in the Winelands? Go on an
informative Quad Biking Tour which starts in the vineyards and
ends in the cellar!
Get more info at http://www.quadrides.com/index.html
For bookings phone Hannalene or Merwe on 084 874 8730 |
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