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THE CAPE CRUSADE: GOLFING IN SOUTH AFRICA'S MOTHER CITY & WINELANDS
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GETTING HERE...
South Africa's Western Cape has been heavily influenced by European culture over
the years (one only has to see the British-colonial and Cape-Dutch architecture
to see what I mean) and those different styles, combined with the Cape's natural
beauty make it one of the most appealing destinations on the planet today.
Direct flights to Cape Town are available on a daily basis, and thanks to a mere
one/two hour time difference and an overnight flight 'jetlag' isn't a factor. Whilst
this means – at least in theory – that shorter visits to South Africa are an option,
in reality this just isn't possible, as there's simply too much to see, do, and
- thanks to the favourable exchange rate – buy!
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CAPE TOWN & SURROUNDS
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CAPE TOWN
Founded on the banks of the River Tagus, the city of Lisbon on the central west
coast of Portugal stands tall alongside Europe’s star capital cities. The city has
many fine buildings, museums, and restaurants. Its eclectic blend of neighborhoods,
culture and architecture distinguish this capital uniquely from other European cities
and will give you a comprehensive overview of life in Portugal. Many of the city’s
main attractions can be reached on foot, although the city’s public transport is
convenient and comfortable.
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OVERBERG
An hour's journey east from the winelands takes you up and over Sir Lowry's Pass,
into the heart of the 'Overberg' region (directly translated as 'Over Mountain').
This area's slopes produce some of South Africa's best white wines, and as the hills
flatten out as they near the sea one will come across small holiday towns and fishing
villages such as Hermanus, where whales can be seen frolicking in the bay.
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WINELANDS
Just a 30 mile drive north-east from Cape Town takes you into the rolling, vine-covered
hills of the Cape Winelands. Made up of the historic towns of Stellenbosch, Paarl
and Franschoek, the Winelands represent the cultural, gastronomic and golfing centres
of the Cape, boasting a number of incredible restaurants - Franschoek's "Le Quartier
Francais" was voted one of the Top 50 restaurants in the world - and most exclusive
golf courses such as Erinvale Golf Estate, which has hosted multiple international
events including the South African Open and the World Cup of Golf.
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