Cape Town is regularly chosen as the world’s most beautiful city in opinion polls. Located on the tip of the African continent, the city has been blessed with the most extraordinary landscape and scenic attractions. From magnificent Table Mountain to spectacular white sand beaches; from the winelands to the rolling fields of indigenous flowers, Cape Town is a dream tourist destination. It also has a fascinating history and has developed a superb infrastructure for the millions of tourists who descend on the city.

Heineken Cape to Bahia: Cape Town's Royal Cape Yacht Club hosts the Cape to Bahia regatta every year. Around 40 yachts take part in the event, which is followed by prize-giving and a party.

Diversity is the key to Cape Town’s attractions, with Table Mountain the main sight. Visitors can either take the cable car to the summit or opt to trudge here to discern the marvelous coastal views. Bustling shopping areas, beautiful gardens and old-world architecture are other Cape Town highlights and the Cape Town Pass offers great savings.

Cape Town International Airport receives direct flights from Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US with major carriers, although many people still enter the country through the larger Johannesburg International Airport. The airport is about 15 miles (23km) east of Cape Town city centre and is well equipped with banks, ATMs, currency exchange, duty-free shops, restaurants and bars.

Banks: 09:00 to 15:30, Monday to Friday; 09:00 to 11:00, Saturdays
Post Offices: 09:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday
Government Offices:09:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday
Business Centres: 09:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday
Shops:09:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday; 09:00 to 13:00, Saturdays