There are many villages and towns in South Africa’s wine regions, and we will visit several of them on our wine tour. However, Stellenbosch holds a very special position, which is why we spend a little longer here. Together with Constantia, it is South Africa’s oldest wine district.
It was Simon van der Stel who placed the Cape on the wine map. He owned vineyards back home in the Netherlands and was knowledgeable about wine. (One of his successors was actually a Swedish adventurer.) He gave his name to Stellenbosch, which he founded in 1680.
Today, Stellenbosch is one of the largest wine regions, and there are plenty of famous names here. The town of Stellenbosch boasts a big university, offering a lively student life that is complemented by a quiet village feel. Tourist shops, art galleries, restaurants and cafes crowd along the narrow streets.
Strolling around Stellenbosch is a true joy. Here are fine examples of the striking Cape Dutch architecture, characterised by whitewashed houses with thatched roofs and ornate gables that evoke the style of Amsterdam. There are also beautiful colonial buildings in Victorian style.
Other towns we enjoy on the trip are Franschhoek, Hermanus in Walker Bay, Riebeek Kasteel in Swartland, and, of course, Cape Town, with its magnificent location on the Atlantic coast and its backdrop of Table Mountain.
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