subject: Lose Yourself In The Tavern Of The Seas [print this page] Cape Town is the provincial capital of the Western Cape. It is also the second largest city in South Africa in terms of population. As the most popular tourist destination in the continent, it is best known for its colorful African culture, world class international hotels, lavish restaurants, amazing safaris and crystal clear waters.
Cape Town has a great weather all year round, with each season offering its own special conditions. December to early January is the time for you if you want to enjoy the city"s beaches and don"t mind the swarming crowds. Late January to March is usually the best time to visit the place as there is much less mayhem and there is still sunshine and blue skies. Autumn and winter experience low temperatures. This is a great time if you want to witness the city"s rain showers and balmy winter days, while hiking its mountains. This is also the best time to score cheap tickets to Cape Town. If you want to watch whales frolicking in the ocean or a variety of flowers dotting the landscape, spring is the season you should choose.
Both domestic and international flights to Cape Town are served by the Cape Town International Airport. Turkish Airlines offers reasonably cheap flight deals. May is usually the best month to book your air flights if you are looking for good bargains. Cheap flights to Cape Town include Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Emirates, the first one being the most popular.
Being the oldest city in the continent, it is said to be the most culturally aware. Its rich colonial history has left its mark on the city in the form of distinctive old buildings and a rich historical heritage. It has also gifted some of the most beautiful architectural marvels to Cape Town, which will definitely leave you spellbound. The Castle of Good Hope, for instance, is South Africa"s oldest building and is a must-see for everyone who is interested in medieval and 17th century architecture. With its bastions, South African Military Museum and pentagon structure, it will steal your heart in no time. Robben Island is another place for history buffs.
The city is also home to a host of art galleries - more than a 100, in fact. Their diverse and magnificent collections are waiting for you to explore them. Whether you are looking for unique masterpieces or just some memento, the artwork in these galleries will leave you mesmerized. One of the best is 34 Fine Art, which is endowed with a fine collection of contemporary South African Art accompanied by prominent international art.
When it comes to cuisine, Cape Town"s diverse multi-cultural population has ensured that the city is influenced by a variety of culinary traditions. From Italian to Malay, Japanese, French, Chinese, Moroccan, Portuguese, Brazilian, Korean, Greek, Thai and Congolese, the expertise of a lot of cooking traditions come together to create the mouth-watering delight that is Cape Town"s cuisine.
