7 amazing places to visit in Cape Town

Arabia Weather - The abundance of places and tourist activities that you can do in Cape Town is so incredible that you may never want to leave, there is culture, history, great restaurants, various markets and wonderful beaches. In this list are some of the best places to visit.

Table Mountain in Cape Town

A trip to this iconic landmark is well worth your time, especially if you like to hike or take the cable car.

Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden

This botanical garden is located on an area of more than 1000 acres and is located at the foot of Table Mountain along the southern outskirts of Cape Town, and there are many specialized gardens such as cacti, medicinal plants and types of rainforest.

Robben Island

It is a World Heritage Site located in Table Bay and has great historical significance, as it is famous for being the location of the prison that held Nelson Mandela during the apartheid regime.

Boulders Beach

A sandy beach with rocky outcrops on the Cape Peninsula shoreline, not good for lounging or swimming, but great for a coastal walk, especially as it is home to a group of African penguins that roam here and swim.

Signal Hill

A hill that offers visitors and locals the best views of the city and the entire bay, after a short hike at an altitude of 350 metres. Perhaps the best time to take your tour is two hours before sunset to enjoy this stunning view.

Long Street: Street Antiques

Lounging among the bistros, boutiques and vintage shops on Long Street is a classic way to spend an afternoon in Cape Town, the street is characterized by beautiful Victorian buildings and traditional African crafts.

Calk Bay

It's a suburb with a colorful array of shops along the waterfront, here you might find things you don't need but really want, Azeri antiques and souvenirs, and the café scenes are excellent especially in the evening.

• See also: Tourism in Cape Town at the lowest costs