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My Guide to the V&A Waterfront
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When you get to Cape Town you'll discover that the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront is not difficult to find.
If you haven't got your own transport catch a free bus ride from the station, or take a sedan taxi. It's quite a stretch on foot from the city - so don't attempt to walk the distance unless you are up to it - especially on a hot day. If you are driving yourself, you'll find plenty of secure basement parking at the Waterfront.
For cheaper access to numerous Cape Town attractions: Cape Town Pass
Allow yourself plenty of time to experience the unique nautical combination of old and new at Cape Town's Waterfront. You'll see sections of working dry dock, cargo and tour boats moving through the harbour and the occasional cruise liner being guided into dock by powerful tugs as you sit and enjoy a meal on the quayside at a wide selection of eateries and restaurants. You won't be alone, thousands of tourists and locals visit the Waterfront Cape Town daily throughout the year.
The Port of Cape Town dates back to 1860 when it was known as the Albert Basin. Since then, continual excavation and development over the years has upgraded the area in order to keep pace with the city's expansion and economic progress.
The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront was a project that originated in 1988 when the landowner Transnet formed a subsidiary company called Victoria & Alfred Waterfront (Pty) Limited. The plan was to make the harbour area more accessible to the public. The project became a highly successful business venture.
The modern Waterfront Cape Town with its upmarket appeal of shops and residential developments, combined with the appeal of the working Cape Town harbour and its historic buildings, has developed since then, into the top tourist destination in South Africa, attracting over 20 million visitors per annum.
The Waterfront consists of facilities catering to all needs and tastes. There are several hotels, shops, restaurants, cinemas and a world renowned aquarium. The shops are divided between 5 locations and include specific areas set aside for crafts, art and small business development. They are generally open until 9pm daily.
There are also plenty of leisure activities available at the Waterfront such as air and sea charters and "In-house Discoveries"
For cheaper access to numerous Cape Town attractions: Cape Town Pass
| Try these links below for a wide range of hotel accommodation | ||
| City Bowl Hotels | Winelands Hotels | Waterfront Hotels |
| South Peninsula Hotels | Atlantic Seaboard(N) Hotels | Atlantic Seaboard(S) Hotels |
