MORE BEACHES

CAMPS BAY

Only a 5 minute drive from the city center itself, Campsy Bay is a beach lined with palm trees and top restaurants. Come early because parking is in high demand.

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GORDON'S BAY

This is one of the most popular beaches and is located less than an hour by car from Cape Town. The water is warmer than usual because of the shallow water in False Bay.

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STRAND

Very near to Gordon's Bay and even closer to Cape Town lies the increadible beach called Strand, which is actually the Afrikaans word for Beach. Here modern sksrapes seemd to stand mircaculously right on the beach.

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ICONIC MODERN BUILDINGS

CRYSTAL TOWERS HOTEL

Designed by Vivid architects for Rabie Developers, this luxury hotel represents something about the courage and freedom of top Cape Town architecture. It is located in Century City at the Sable exit of the N1 highway.

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KNIGHTSBRIDGE

Also by Vivid architects this apartment building is almost like the Le Grande Arche in Paris, with it's bold hollow form crossing the canals of Century City.

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MORE HISTORICAL BUILDINGS

RUSTENBERG CAPE DUTCH FARMHOUSE

One of the most spectacular of all the Cape Dutch houses, the farmhouse at Rustenberg is a hidden gem... now made known to you by GLOSSY-MAGAZINE.


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SEAPOINT POOLS

The pools are open to the public at a small entry fee. The Atlantic Ocean in the background and well kept parks surrounding it, make this one of places to visit near the CBD.

See architectcapetown for architects working on farms in the Helderberg Basin and different styles that may be possible on these stunning erven.

ZEVENWACHT MANOR HOUSE

This is one of the finest examples of the Neoclassical era Cape Dutch style house in the Western Cape. It's position in front of a lawn overlooking a lake and surrounded by deciduous trees makes it very photogenic.

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KIRSTENBOSCH BOTANICAL GARDENS

The setting with Table mountain in the background is maganificent and the carefully maintained selection of indigenous plants is both educational an enjoyable. These world class gardens are a treausure and and not to be missed on your holiday to South Africa.
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ACTIVITIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

STRAWBERRY PICKING

The Polkadraai farm on the M12 from Kuilsriver to Stellenbosch is one of the best places to enjoy this activity, although it is not the only place for sure. The putt putt, pony rides and numerous jungle gyms will keep the kids busy while the parents enjoy the food at the various eateries available. more on top architect designed venues. See more Somerset West Architects

See TOP-ARCHITECTS for architects designing contemporary houses in the area.

STODELS GARDEN CENTRE

While parents are eating at the Green Leaf Cafe, children can enjoy this huge and exciting jungle gym as well as trampolines and farm animal feeding area. Buy some great indigenous plants on your way out.

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