Popular destinations in this area include the Cape Winelands with Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek. Besides exquisite wines and sumptuous cuisine, one finds a rural paradise and enchanting mountain landscapes. Tourism discovered the Breede River Valley much later. Wine is also grown here and the landscapes are wide and green.

The Overberg is famous for its coast where the whales are keenly watched during the season. The water is warmer here at the Indian Ocean and very good for swimming. Entirely different are the Cederberg Mountains. Here the summers are dry and hot. In the valleys, surrounded by rugged rock massifs, Rooibos tea and citrus fruit is being cultivated with the water from the Olifants River.

If you love wide, open landsapes and clear skies, the Karoo semi-desert that stretches over hundreds of kilometres to the north and east is the perfect choice. Friendly people await the visitor here and pretty country towns and grandiose nature offer relaxation.
The Western Cape Province reaches out to Plettenberg Bay in the east, and consists of the famous and diverse Garden Route.

The mountain peaks of the interior hold challenges for climbers, hikers and hang-gliders, and the Olifants River is a favourite among canoeists and anglers. Extensive fruit farming is a feature of the area, and in spring the air is laden with the fragrance of orchards in bloom.

Western Cape South Africa - Winelands The Cape Winelands are among South Africa's greatest draw cards, immensely popular throughout the year. They provide perfect opportunities for wine lovers to sample fine vintages, to explore gracious Cape Dutch manor houses, and to enjoy excellent cuisine in beautiful surroundings. Major estates within easy reach of Cape Town are situated in the Stellenbosch, Paarl, Franschhoek, Wellington and Somerset West districts. A number of pleasant drives further afield lead to the wine producing regions of the Breede River Valley, the Swartland and the Olifants River Valley.

Every wine route has its own distinctive logo which appears on road signs pointing to the various estates and co-ops. Brochures providing maps and detailed information on all the wine routes are obtainable from Cape Town Tourism, Cape Town, and publicity associations in the Winelands.