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The Cape Winelands are a major South African tourist attraction where visitors can follow wine trails, explore the history and heritage of quaint towns and villages and dine on mouth-watering cuisine washed down with vintage local wines.

Stellenbosch is the country’s oldest town after Cape Town and is scenic and charming. The cafe culture is thriving and there are also opportunities to play golf on one of the three championship courses or go mountain biking, canoeing, horse riding or hiking.

Franschhoek is home to one of South Africa’s most prestigious restaurants and is famous for its wine tours and picturesque scenery.

Paarl is a historic town with attractive Cape Dutch houses to explore and an abundance of rich flora and fauna. The area is rich with art galleries, historic buildings and craft shops and of course vineyards.

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