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Real Name: Sarah
Lives In: Cape Town, ZA
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Shopping Malls: What to buy where
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  • All the following shops can be found in any of the big shopping centres
    Clothes in general – Edgars, Stuttafords, Truworths, Woolworths (Marks & Spencers equivalent), Mr Price (budget)
    Toiletries – Clicks
    Childrens clothes – Mad Dog, Cape clothing co
    Mens clothes - Markhams
    Womens clothes - Foschini
    Home furnishings – Stuttafords, Boardmans
    Newsagents - CNA
    Books – CNA, Exclusive books

    Most shops are open 9-5 but some may be open longer but not as late as Europeans may be used to.



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    Shopping Malls: V & A waterfront
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  • Name of Shop: A tourist trap??

    The african market is a great place to get your souvenirs as most of the stuff is good qaulity but it may be more expensive than informal stalls on the road

    The shopping Mall will have everything you would expect. There is late night shopping seven days a week, the most convenient hours in the Western Cape. In addition there are boat rides, cinemas and restaurants.



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    Theme: Other
    Phone: 418 2369
    Address: Pierhead Cape Town Harbour
    Website: http://www.waterfront.co.za
    Other Contact: info@waterfront.co.za
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    Flea Markets: Flea Market
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  • Name of Shop: Green Point Market

    I haven’t been here for many years but there is still a market. It is in the Green Point Stadium's car park. You will find things like African souvenirs, second-hand books and all sorts of bric a brac. Entertaining buskers create a cheerful, relaxed atmosphere. Open on Sundays



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    Theme: Local Craft
    Directions: Green Point (Near Sea Point)
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    Flea Markets: Another Flea Market
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  • Name of Shop: Greenmarket Square

    Flea market selling bric-a-brac, clothing, jewellery, leather goods. It is open every day.



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    Theme: Women's Clothes
    Phone: 424 2883
    Address: Greenmarket Square
    Directions: City Bowl
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    Shopping Malls: Upmarket shopping
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  • Name of Shop: Cavendish Square

    A very large, upmarket shopping complex with a choice of shops and restaurants in the heart of the shopping mecca of Claremont.



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    Theme: Department Store
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    Shopping Malls: All in one place
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  • Name of Shop: Canal Walk

    The place to go for choice of shops, but only if your feet are up for all the walking! Canal Walk at Century City claims to be the largest shopping centre in Africa. You’ll find everything here.



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    Theme: Department Store
    Directions: Near Milnerton
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    Informal Markets: Roadside crafts
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  • You’ll find unique handcrafted items at many roadside stalls along Cape Town’s main roads and scenic drives. Don’t just stop at the first one you see – it’s worth shopping around because as the quality varies, so does the price. Most vendors will be happy to barter with you.



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    Theme: Local Craft
    Directions: Driving along the Atlantic coast from Camps bay to Cape Point you will find a lot of stalls.
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    Comments for paradisedreamer about Cape Town
    NCCruiseGurl Sat Feb 23, 2008 22:46 UTC
     Sarah, Thanks for taking the time to make such a wonderful page on Cape Town. You have given me some great tips on things to do and see when I come in November '08.
    mecute Mon Feb 11, 2008 05:02 UTC
     Never been to Marco's, definately going to try it out
    omidamini Tue Dec 25, 2007 07:51 UTC
     First happy new year and second you have very nice girl and in the end thanks for wonderful page and pic's i hope see you here
    Pawtuxet Sat Mar 10, 2007 14:30 UTC
     Learn something new every day. Never knew you had penguins in So. Africa! Great views and wildlife pics. Very interested in the Malay district.
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