"welcome to cape town" a Cape Town Travel Page by austinmax

One of the most beautiful cities in South Africa, and possibly the world, is strategically situated at the south-western tip of Africa.

The city lies about 30 miles north of Cape Point, in a natural "bowl" with the magnificent Table Mountain to the rear and the vast Atlantic Ocean to the front.

It has the reputation as being the most laid back city in South Africa with Capetonians adhering to "Africa time", which is somewhat slower than most other major cities. This relaxed atmosphere is attributed to Table Mountain ( or the "Mountain" as the locals call it)which is known to be amongst the most spiritual places on earth. You only have to look up to see the quartzite granite cliffs towering over the city with a protective presence. People are drawn towards the mountain and every visitor feels the need to climb up or take the revolving Cable Car to the top. At 1086 metres above sea level, you are privy to the most dramatic views of the whole of the Cape Peninsula.