Essentials: Cape Town

1) Route 62 is the longest wine route in the world. It runs 850 kilometers from Cape Town to Gqeberha through the country’s best winegrowing regions. Cheers then!

2) Cape Town’s Bellville district is home to Africa’s first summer toboggan run. It is called Cool Runnings and is more than a kilometer long. Cool indeed!

3) Hungry? Every day at noon (except Sundays), the firing of a cannon on Signal Hill reminds the people of Cape Town that it is time for lunch. However, the original purpose of the Noon Gun was quite different: it served as a time signal for the sailors on passing ships, who used it to set their chronometers. 

4) Ace in the hole: there are around 20 golf courses in the greater Cape Town area alone. This makes South Africa one of the most attractive destinations for golfers worldwide.

5) Cape Town is one of the most popular places in the world for marriage proposals. The question “Will you marry me?” is especially common on Table Mountain. There are even agencies that organize the perfect marriage proposal with breathtaking views. Who could say no to this?