'''Paarl''' [http://paarlonline.com] is the third-oldest town in South Africa and located approximately 60km to the north-west of Cape Town. It is famous for having one of the world's largest rock outcrops.
Get in
Paarl is about 60km from Cape Town. The easiest way to get there from Cape Town is by car is to follow the N1 North, however one can also get there by train or bus.
Get around
As with most of South Africa it is best to use a rented car.
See
Afrikaans Language Museum. 1 Pastorie Ave. 27 (0)21 872 3441. ttp://www.taalmuseum.co.za/. onday to Friday 9AM to 4PM. ntrance fee: R10 adults R5 students R2 children. dmin@taalmuseum.co.za. Die Afrikaanse Taalmuseum explores the origins of the Afrikaans language. Discover how Afrikaans' development was influenced by Dutch, Malay-Portuguese, French, German, English, Arabic and the indigenous Khoi and African languages. The museum_fs focus is on experience ? its interactive, multimedia exhibitions give the visitor a hands-on experience of Afrikaans, its history, its dialects, its people and its peculiarities, including interesting place names and nicknames. This museum, although very small in comparison to most other museums, is regarded as one of the leading institutions in South Africa in the field of displaying intangible heritage. In Oom Gideon se Winkel visitors can buy books, CD_fs, T-shirts with Afrikaans poems, and craft and delicacies from years gone by. Closed: public holidays.
Die Vonds Snake Park. 04 Main Street Wellington 7655 . 27 (0)21 869 8309. onday to Saturday, 9:30AM to 5:30PM. Snakes, monitors, tortoises and other animals and birds.
F.S. Smit & Co.. 0 Lyon Street. 27 (0)21 863-1032. 27 (0)21 863-2931. Traditional wine cast manufacture with showroom
Strooidak Church. ain Road. 27 (0)21 872-4396. 27 (0)21 872-9370. trooidak@spacenet.co.za. One of the oldest and most historic churches in South Africa.
Taalmonument. 27 (0)21 872 3441. ttp://www.taalmonument.co.za/. onday to Sunday 8AM to 5PM (8PM Sep to Apr). ntrance fee: R10 adults R5 students R2 children. dmin@taalmuseum.co.za. The Afrikaans Language Monument was unveiled in October 1975. The main 57 meter column symbolises the Afrikaans language while the other columns, domes and walls represents the contribution of the European, indigenous African and Malay languages that have contributed to the development of Afrikaans. A restaurant is located at the monument and the elevated location of the monument provides good views over the Paarl Valley.
The Paarl. One of the worlds largest granite outcrops.
The 12km long Paarl Main Road. The longest main road in South Africa. It boasts a mix of Cape Dutch, Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco architecture.
Paarl Bird Sanctuary. rommedaris Street. 27 (0)21 868-2074. 27 (0)21 868-2507. Home to Hartlaub's Gull, Greyheaded Gull, Cape Shoveller, African Black Duck, Cape Reed Warbler, African Rail, Little Bittern and other species
Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve. 27 (0)21 872-3658. 27 (0)21 807-8054. uring summer the park is open 7AM to 7PM, during winter 7AM to 6PM. an Phillips Mountain Drive. Fynbos landscape and wild olives dominated by massive rounded granite rock formations.
Do
Wine related
Visit one of many wine estates
Boland Kelder. 27 (0)21 862-6190. 27 (0)21 862-5379. nfo@bolandkelder.co.za. ttp://www.bolandwines.co.za. onday to Firday, 8Am to 5PM. Saturday from 8:30AM to 1PM. Cheese and wine tasting Under the Tree
KWV wine Emporium. 27 (0)21 807-3007. 27 (0)21 807-3119. he_wine_emporium@kwv.co.za. ttp://www.kwvwineemporium.co.za/. pen for wine tasting Monday to Saturday from 9AM to 4:30PM. Cellar tours Monday to Saturday at 10AM, 10:15AM, 10:30AM and 2:15PM, the tour starting at 10:15AM is conducted in German. ohler street. Home of some of the best wines and brandies produced in South Africa
Laborie Estate. aillefret street. 27 (0)21 807-3390. 27 (0)21 863-1955. pen from October to April every Monday to Sunday from 9AM to 5PM.
Nederburg. ttp://www.nederburg.co.za. 27 (0)21 862-3104. 27 (0)21 862-4887. edwines@distell.co.za. onstraal Road, Daljosafat. onday to Friday 8:30AM to 5PM, Saturdays 10AM to 2PM.
Rhebokskloof. 27 (0)21 869-8386. 27 (0)21 869-8504. nfo@rhebokskloof.co.za. aarl. pen 365 days a year, 9AM to 5PM.
Ruitersvlei. 27 (0)21 863-1517. 27 (0)21 863-1443. ines@ruitersvlei.co.za. uid-Agter Paarl Road. onday to Friday 8:30AM to 5PM, Saturdays from 8:30AM to 3PM, Sundays from 11AM to 3PM.
Simonsvlei. 27 (0)21 863-3040. 27 (0)21 863-1240. nfo@simonsvlei.co.za. ttp://www.simonsvlei.co.za" hours"Monday to Friday 8AM to 6PM, Saturday 8:30AM to 4:30PM and Sunday 11AM to 3PM. Offers cellar tours, wine tasting and olive tasting
Mooi Bly" winery & accommodation phone="+27 (0)21 868-2808. 27 (0)21 868-2808. nfo@mooibly.com. ttp://www.mooibly.com/wine.html" hours"on appointment only : ERIK 082.3712299 . Offers "vine to wine tours, takes 1,5 hours
Adventure
Wineland Ballooning. 27 (0)21 863-3192. alloon@kapinfo.com. Go on a Hot-Air balloon over the Berg River Valley
Hiking
There are a number of hiking trails in the area, ranging from short walk to multi-day trails.
Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve. 27 (021) 872-3658. A number of trail run through the reserve, ranging from 2.4km to 10km.
Laborie Wine Hiking Trail. 27 (0)21 708-3390. See the cape flora and birdlife on the Laborie Estate
Limietberg Trail. 27 (0)21 871-1536. A two-day trail of 36km. Start at the foot of the Du Toitskloof, then to Bainskloof village and on to Tweede Tol.
Other
Le Bonheur Crocodile Farm. abilonstoren Road. 27 (0)21 863-1142. ebonhr@mweb.co.za. A crocodile farm. Try a crocodile pie or buy crocodile leather articles
Valley Gun Club. 27 (0)83 325-4764. n the R312 towards Durbanville, just outside Paarl. pen Wednesdays from 2PM and Saturdays from 12PM. The largest clay target shooting club in South Africa and host to the 2010 DTL Trap World Championships. Trap, Skeet, Trench and Sporting.
Play championship golf at Paarl Golf Club. 27 (0)21 863-1140. eception@paarlgolfclub.co.za. Paarl Golf Club has a magnificent championship standard 27 hole golf course situated on Boschenmeer Golf Estate. It is a friendly club that welcomes visitors, including on competition days, and provides an outstanding golfing challenge on a well manicured course with good undulating greens. The Berg river flows alongside the course, and the backdrop of mountains is stunningly beautiful. PGC will host a Sunshine Tour event in 2009, and was a qualifying course for the 2007 SAA South African Open.
Buy
Red Hot Glass Studio. eidelberg Wine Estate Suid-After Paarl Road Suider Paarl. 021) 863 0330. ttp://www.redhotglass.co.za. -5 7 days.
Wine. From any of the wine estates. Do a number wine tasting trips first and find out what you really enjoy. Most estates will ship to your home address so you don't have to cart the bottles around while you travel.
Fairview Cheese. 27 (0)21 863-2450. ttp://www.fairview.co.za/. Fairview specializes in goats milk cheeses
Ikhaya. 27 (0)21 872-5831. 85 Main Road. Arts, Crafts and Gifts
Eat
There are a number of fine restaurants are situated along the Main Road and most of the wine estates also have their own restaurants on site.
Budget
At Ease Cafe. eusday to Saturday from 11AM till leate. Sundays from 11AM to 5PM. 91 Mainroad. 27 (0)21 872-2781. Ovenbaked pizza and pasta, homemade pies
Kostinrichting Coffee Shop. 9 Pastorielaan. 27 (0)21 871-1353. 27 (0)872-3599. Light meals
Mid range
Taal Monument Restaurant. pen Thursday to Saturday from 8:30AM to 10PM and Sunday to Monday from 8:30AM to 5PM. 27 (0)21 863-2800. 27 (0)21 863-1797. aalmonument@icon.co.za. A la Carte and Sunday buffet
Dros. 27 (0)21 863-0350. ineyard Centre, Main Road. A South African steakhouse franchise
De Leuwen Jagt Restaurant. n the Seidelberg wine estate. 27 (0)21 863-5222.
Rhebokskloof" phone="+27 (0)21 869-8386. 27 (0)21 869-8504. nfo@rhebokskloof.co.za. Excellent food, excellent setting
Splurge
Bosman's at the Grande Roche. lantasie street. 27 (0)21 863-2727. 27 (0)21 863-2220. eserve@granderoche.co.za. ttp://www.granderoche.co.za. One of the top 10 Restaurants in South Africa according to Wine Magazine.Supurb winelist
Laborie Restaurant. AM to 4PM daily. 27 (0)21 807-3095. 27 (0)21 807-3094. aillefer Street. etta@gloriousfood.co.za. Cape Provincial Cuisine and traditional foods
Drink
Wine and brandy. Visit any of the wine estates that offer wine tasting. Also see the Do section
Terra Mare Restaurant. livier Jaeggi. 0 a Main Street,Paarl. n Main Road from N1. 7218634805. ww.belmonteguesthouse.co.za. a.m.to late. 45 to R120. Up market decor, Art for sale on walls. Continenal, gourmet food, choice of delicious starters, varied menu, probably the best in Paarl.Superb wine list. Olivier is a swiss chef, who worked at the Bosmans of the Grand Roche.
Terra Mare Restaurant . livier and Delenia Jaeggi. 0 a Main street, Paarl . rom N1 , along Main Road. 7218634805. erramare@xsinet.co.za. pen at 9 till late Tuesday to Saturdays. rom R45 to R120. Swiss owner chef (previously at the Bosmans of the Grand Roche Olivier
is passionate about quality and freshness. Continental , choice of starters, gourmet,varied menu. Superb wine list.Probably one of the best restaurants in Paarl.</drink>
Sleep
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A'Queenslin. 27 (0)21 863-1160. queenslin@telkomsa.net. Queen Street. Privately run B&B, situated next to the Paarl Mountain Reserve
Alba House. ttp://www.albahouse.co.za. 27 (0)21 863-0292. ohnvdecker@mweb.co.za. 6 Lille Street, Contrai. Privately run B&B in upmarket residential area. Book with Ivana.
Belmonte Guesthouse. ntonella Wright. pper Mill Street. ff Main road turn left after Mc Donalds,into Mill Street, carry on until Upper Mill Street,Up towards mountain until Belmonte Estate Gate.. 7218729055. ntonellawright@telkomsa.net. ww.belmonteguesthouse.co.za. p.m.. 1.a.m.. rom R300 per person sharing. On 8 hectares of ground, 4 star guesthouse, 7 well appointed bedrooms, with stunning views from private balconies. TV, airconditioners, swimming pool. Inclusive of breakfast. Lunches and dinners can be arranged at our excellent family restaurant. Personal attention to make stay most memorable.
Berg River Resort. 27 (0)21 863-1652. ergr@mweb.co.za. Self catering chalets and caravan park on the Berg River
Best Western Goedemoed Manor House. ttp://www.goedemoed.com. 27 (0)21 863-1102. 27 (0)21 863-1104. nfo@goedemoed.com. ecilia Street. Near the city center.
Cascade Country Manor. aterval Road Paarl 7620. 27 (0) 21 868 0227. ttp://cascademanor.co.za. Luxury Family Accommodation in the Olive Valley of the Cape winelands. Nine luxurious double rooms with views of the Waterfall and surrounding Orchards and Vineyards. Prices from 60 EUR per Person Sharing to EUR 130.- Bed and Breakfast. Dinners showcase fresh local produce.
Klein Vredenburg Guest House. 27 (0)21 872-9898. 27 (0)21 872-9898. leinvredenburg@telkomsa.net. 55 Main Road.
Klein Waterkloof. 27 (0)21 869-8950. emarais@myrealbox.com. ehind Agter Paarl Church on the R44. rom R150 per person sharing. A smallholding among the vineyards with Cape Dutch cottage rooms.
Mooi Bly wine & accommodation. ttp://www.mooibly.com. 27 (0)21 868-2808" , email="info@mooibly.com. o Dal road, Dal Josafat, Paarl. rom R350 to R175 per person sharing, depending on number of guests in your group/family. Five thatched cottages surrounded by vineyards, fully equipped, swimming pool, 10 minutes out of Town.
Mountain Rest. 21 (0)21 872-0451. 27 (0)21 886-5827. sabel@stellenbochacademy.co.za. rom R350 per cottage per night. At the foot of the Du Toitskloof mountain, bordering Hawequa Nature reserve
Pontac Manor. ttp://www.pontac.com/. 27 (0)21 872-0445. 27 (0)21 872-0460. eservations@pontac.com. 6 Zion Street. Situated at the slopes of 'Paarl Rock'. This Victorian style hotel dates back from 1723 and has been beautifully restored. TV, air conditioning are available.
Stay healthy
Hospitals
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Get out
Paarl is located in the center of the Cape Winelands, within proximity of the major town of Stellenbosch. It is also near Cape Town. You can reach all main attractions within 30 to 45 minutes (except the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point).