The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront (V & A) is the most visited tourist destination in the southern hemisphere, with about 22 million visits each year.
Located in the heart of the working port of Cape Town against the backdrop of Table Mountain, the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront is widely acknowledged as the main shopping tourst Cape Town station and an entertainment center well known. Here, an innovative fusion of history and modern convenience has resulted in a multi-purpose, the environment than any other port in the world.
Shopping:
With over 400 stores, the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront offers the opportunity shopping seriously, with a very diverse range to suit all tastes. Its spectacular blend of Victory, Architecture of the maritime tradition and African culture ensures a business environment that is lively and cosmopolitan city with a distinctive touch of Africa.
The Victoria Wharf Shopping Center style is most retailers a space of silence and has more than 240 unique retail outlets that offer a vibrant mix of luxury goods, designer labels, and craft emporiums. For the Clock Tower Precinct:
Through the Pierhead swing bridge, you can find the latest addition to the retail offer Waterfront – The Center Clock Tower. This brings South African crafts, arts, designs and food under one roof and Information Center Waterfront. Also several sites of historical interest here, including the Clock Tower built in 1882 and the old battery Chavonnes – the fascinating ruins of the installation of Company Netherlands East Indies military dating back to 1724. There are spectacular views of Table Mountain and the port work, and usually there is a huge few seals of Cape hanging around in the water or in a sunbathing platform. Old mixes with new in the grounds of the Clock Tower, with Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island, from whence the high-speed catamaran regularly throughout the day.
African Arts & Crafts:
The coastline also serious about craft and has two local craft markets that provide the buyer with a curious traditional view of South African products. The Red Shed Art Workshop, next to the Victoria Shopping Wharf Center is filled with an eclectic mix of handmade goods and art while providing an opportunity to see artisans at work. Together with the Two Oceans Aquarium, Waterfront craft market is one of the largest and most vibrant indoor craft markets in Cape Town, open seven days a week. Represents the culture of Silence of entrepreneurship and small business development and has a diverse range of innovative designs and Traditinal crafts, antiques and accessories of style holistic living.
Restaurants:
When it comes to restaurants, you'd be hard pressed to find a wide selection in one place and anywhere in South Africa. Some 68 restaurants, taverns and restaurants are complemented by seven of the best hotels in Cape Town, each with its unique style. Cream and takeaways, to elegant dining at five star restaurants and a wide range of international cuisine, the port has something for every taste.
Entertainment:
Thre is no need for visitors to the V & A Waterfront for entertainment – around you once they enter the Waterfront complex. From the street buskers showing the art of mime, or perform anything from jazz musicians of the South to the South African traditional folk songs, live entertainment keeps the Waterfront.
On weekends and during holidays, the Waterfront also has an extensive program of events and activities to capture the imagination of visitors of all ages. The coastline year-round calendar is full of exciting and fun events such as international races – the BT Global Challenge and Volvo Ocean Race – Which attract sailing enthusiasts from around the world. Other annual events include the V & A Waterfront Wine Festival, the Flower Festival Spring Winter Food Fair, Dragon Boat Racing and largest Jazzathon.
Waterfront Hotels:
Whether you simply looking for a place to sleep or want enjoy 5 star luxury, you will find everything at the V & A Waterfront. Lively or quiet, modern or classic, budget or luxury – stay at one of eight accommodation establishments will make a world of opportunities at your door.
Marine Life:
Being built around a working port, the fishing industry and the sea is still center stage, giving visitors the chance to see the catch of the day of discharge, while dolphins and seals, birds marine sea add to the experience unique. The world-class Two Oceans Aquarium reveals many more marine creatures, including seven sharks cruise around your aquarium huge circular.
One way to enjoy the spectacular scenery beast around Table Bay Cape Town is to take any of the boats or travel helicopter leaving the Waterfront daily.
Gerald Crawford was born in South Africa, studied electronics, telecommunication, eco-travel and african travel concepts. He taught responsible tourism in South Africa. If you have any questions or comments please e-mail me on. E-mail Address: southafricantravelarticles@12234455.co.za Website Address: http://www.12234455.co.za
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