| warm climate, dramatic scenic beauty, outdoor sports and cultural variety make it one of South Africa's most popular tourist destinations, particularly in the summer from October to March. Some of the main tourist attractions are:Table Mountain, the dramatic backdrop to the city, which can be accessed on foot or by cable car. Cape Point, a dramatic headland at the end of the Cape Peninsula. The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, a popular shopping venue with hundreds of shops, fine hotels, a marina and an aquarium. Robben Island, most famous for the prison where Nelson Mandela was held. Kirstenbosch botanical gardens, set in a stunning location below the mountain. Chapman's Peak, Drive Signal Hill with the Noon gun. The nearby winelands of Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek and of course the beaches. |
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