Christmas Time in Cape Town
Celebrating Christmas in Cape Town is a gift in itself. The festive season is synonymous with family unity and celebration. Cape Town is a great family destination and a wonderful place to celebrate. The city’s hospitality and warm culture will make you feel right at home. The Mother City offers a wealth of activities which will keep you and your family happily entertained for the duration of your stay. It could be wining and dining at a five star restaurant, strolling through the V&A Waterfront or singing Christmas carols beneath the stars, Cape Town promises a magical Christmas holiday.
Nature’s Gifts
Cape Town has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, with soft white sand and turquoise waters. While you relax and soak up the African sun, the kids can build sand castles or play beach sports. Clifton Fourth Beach is always teeming with locals and tourists, and is situated next to the famous La Med Restaurant, which serves delicious Mediterranean food as well as some of the city’s best cocktails – a great way to watch the sun set.
If you enjoy live music and want to experience Cape Town’s talent, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens hosts the highly anticipated Summer Concerts which takes place every Sunday from November through to April. Franschhoek’s Cap Classique & Champagne Festival is yet another outdoor delight. Situated in the Cape Winelands, just outside of Cape Town, this romantic town is renowned for its French theme and exceptional boutique restaurants and wine farms. The festival, which takes place from3 to 5 December, boasts South Africa’s best Cap Classique sparkling wines as well as the rare opportunity to indulge in authentic French champagnes. South Africa’s wines are internationally acclaimed and have won many wine contests worldwide. A bottle or two makes for a fabulous Christmas present.
Holiday indulgence
This charming city is more than just a beautiful treat. It is a melting pot of taste and colour, with restaurants, cafes and bars to suit any preference. The Victoria and Alfred Waterfront abound with international flavours. Spoil yourself with some of Cape Town’s best sushi at Sevruga while overlooking the harbour. The V&A Waterfront is ideal for your Christmas shopping, where you will find presents for everyone. Choose from over 450 stores that sell everything from fashion and jewellery to homeware and audiovisual equipment.
Christmas activities
In the weeks leading up to Christmas, the city bustles with excitement. The start of December is when the Christmas lights in Adderley Street are switched on: a colourful celebration that delights parents and children alike. This event is coupled with a Christmas night market, great live entertainment and the coming together of 50,000 people. Stellenbosch holds the much anticipated Christmas Carols under the Stars event, which takes place at the Oude Libertas Amphitheatre on 19 and20 December. Every December the Cape carnival starts and Adderley Street is filled with the Cape coons who have many colourful and bright outfits which brighten up the faces of the locals.
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