Cape Town - Constantia

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Geography and History

The elegant suburb of Constantia is situated in the Cape’s oldest wine lands in the Western Cape province of South Africa, and is home to renowned wine estates and numerous award-winning restaurants.

Lined with oak trees and gabled Cape Dutch homesteads, Constantia is a pretty suburb situated on the lower slopes of Table Mountain. The wine lands began in 1685 on the farm of the governor of the Cape Colony at the time, Simon van der Stel.

Constantia is South Africa´s oldest wine growing region. The town proudly offers a delightful history steeped in the development and international exposure of some of Cape Town's finest wines. The Constantia Valley is the birthplace of South Africa's wine farming industry and boasts five fabulous wine estates actively cultivating internationally acclaimed and award winning wines.

Accommodation

Constantia has a variety of accommodation options available from Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfasts to Self-catering units.

Activities

For the tourist, Cape Town offers a variety of activities and attractions, such as the Two Oceans Aquarium, Ratanga Junction Theme Park, Canal Walk Shopping Centre, craft markets, the BMW Pavilion, IMAX Theatre and numerous shopping centres.

Restaurants

There are many restaurants on offer to suit every visitors budget. There is a great selection of restaurants, coffee shops and pubs to choose from!