Mount Formica Info, Western Cape

This vibrant, fast developing, affluent area has a large variety of restaurants, cinemas, businesses, golf courses and other sports facilities. We are within easy reach of Cape Town International Airport; V&A Waterfront; Century City; Stellenbosch, Paarl, Franschhoek and Durbanville Wine Routes and central to both Oceans. This area has an excellent climate and is best situated to reach every attraction.

Bloubergrant is an ideal spot for a sea-side holiday or for tourists and business persons wanting a base, close to the beach, from which to explore the peninsula. Close to Golf Courses, Shopping Malls, beaches, restaurants. Ratanga Junction and Canal Walk. 15 minutes to Cape Town Business Centre and V&A Waterfront. 25 minutes from Airport.

The Blouberg beach area has become a popular resort area due mainly to: Close proximity to the city of Cape Town (20kms), the Victoria Waterfront, and easy highway access to the entire peninsula including the wine route. Temperate climate with winter rainfall figures of half that of Newlands. Cooler summers thanks to the moderating effect of the Atlantic Ocean. Uncrowded vast stretches of unspoiled beach.

Brackenfell is one of the northern suburbs of Cape Town, South Africa. It comprises residential, commercial and industrial areas catering to all sectors of the market.

Cape Town's name originated from the term 'Cape of Good Hope' when Bartholomew Diaz and other seafarers looked forward to the sight of Table Mountain, like an inn that promised hospitality and prosperity. The presence of Table Mountain in all its splendour still invokes this kind of emotion. Cape Town is steeped in a rich history and is a cultural melting pot with its diverse and vibrant character being derived from Khoisan and other African tribes from the North, and Indonesian, French, Dutch, British and German settlers. Bustling and beautiful, the cosmopolitan nature of Cape Town means that one never tires of the multitude of experiences it has to offer.

Claremont is arguably Cape Town's quintessential southern suburb. Its name is derived from the French word for beautiful mountain.

Convenient and diverse! Diep River offers a wide selection of popular restaurants, friendly pubs and very interesting antique shops. Home to a growing number of office parks, Diep River offers a large number of residents the convenience of work near home opportunities. The Chelsea area is known for its pretty cottages and older homes which reflect the historical character of the suburb. Modern townhouse developments compliment the diversity of accommodation to be found. The Diep River and Constantia area merge together offering a wide price range and variety.

Durbanville arose round the best water-source for dozens of kilometres, which drew half of all travellers in the Cape; and when, around the turn of the eighteenth century, the important routes were laid down, they went by way of the Spring which, even at the height of summer, poured out thousands of gallons of sweet water a day and, in fact, served the village of Durbanville as its water supply until 1958.

The second oldest town in South Africa, developed from a settlement of Dutch immigrants, to whom arable land was given on the banks of the Eerste Rivier.

Gordon's Bay is a small, picturesque seaside town at the eastern end of False Bay. Expensive mansions and luxury apartment houses nestle high up on the slope. The beachfront promenade is lined with popular fish restaurants, pubs and coffeeshops and in the old harbour, one can book boat trips or deep sea fishing trips in the False Bay.

Boasting what is unquestionably Cape Town's prime waterfront position, with unrivalled sea views. A stone's throw away from the popular Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and adjacent to top class golf facilities, Granger Bay is also within close proximity to the many other attractions of Cape Town

Green Point is well situated in close proximity of the V&A Waterfront, The Cape Quater and the new Convention Centre and ideal for the business/ holiday/ health-vacation traveller. Offering an abundance of restuarants, cafes, shops, clubs, bars and open up to a beautiful view of Table Mountain.

Kayamandi - Pleasant Home in Xhoza is a black township where a large number of the citizens are unemployed and the majority is quite poor. However the people of Kayamandi are proud of their traditions, and visitors can be assured of a warm Xhosa welcome.

Langa is a township found in Cape Town, South Africa. Similar to Khayelitsha, Langa is one of the areas that were designated for black Africans before the apartheid era. It is the oldest of such townships in Cape Town and was the location of much resistance to apartheid.

Manenberg is a suburb of Cape Town South Africa that was created by the apartheid government for low income colored families in the Cape Flats. The area consists of rows of semi-detached houses and project like flats and was established by the municipal council between 1966 and 1970.

Melkbosstrand village is located 30km north from Cape Town. Melkbosstrand has a bay with a park and boardwalk along the beach passing cozy restaurants and a supermarket on the beachfront. Refresh body and soul with long walks on our safe beaches. Recharge in our unpolluted air with only the sounds of nature. From Melkbosstrand you can reach all the of the best attractions in the Western Cape using open safe roads that are easy to negotiate.

This vibrant, fast developing, affluent area has a large variety of restaurants, cinemas, businesses, golf courses and other sports facilities. Within easy reach of Cape Town International Airport; V&A Waterfront; Century City; Stellenbosch, Paarl, Franschhoek and Durbanville Wine Routes and central to both Oceans. This area has an excellent climate and is best situated to reach every attraction.

Montagu is the western gateway to the Little Karoo as well as the scenic heart of Route 62, the historic link between Cape Town, the Garden Route and Eastern Cape. There are a number of hiking trails in the area as well as opportunities for rock climbers. The hot springs just outside of town are very popular. Horse riding, golf, tennis, bowls and other sports can also be exercised.

Monte Vista is a suburb of Cape Town, South Africa, whose name meaning 'Mountain View' is derived from the fact that Table Mountain is clearly visible from it. Bordered by Edgemead, Welgelegen, Plattekloof Glen, and Goodwood. Monte Vista Primary School was built in the 1960s.

Mouille Point Village is ideally situated between the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront and the historic Mouille Point Light House.

Mowbray is one of the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town, South Africa. Its original name was Driekoppen (In Dutch, "Three heads").

Terminus Road, running from the KTC camp to Nyangas taxi rank, is a dynamic, vibrating hive of informal business where anything from dresses to live sheep are on offer. Crossroads, established in 1975 as an informal settlement, epitomised resistance to the old order.

The lifestyle in the suburbs of Rosebank, Rondebosch, Mowbray and Observatory, with the University being situated here, is shaped by the students and intellectuals. Here one can still live and dine for little money. Many student pubs and restaurants can be found here, especially in the lively Main Street of Observatory. This part of town is named after the Observatory which is unfortunately, only open once a week to visitors.

Paarl (derived from Parel, meaning Pearl in Dutch) is a town with 191,013 inhabitants in the Western Cape province of South Africa. Its the third oldest European settlement in the Republic of South Africa (after Cape Town and Stellenbosch) and the largest town in the Cape Winelands. It is situated about 60 kilometres (37 mi) northeast of Cape Town in the Western Cape Province and is renowned for its illustrious past and haunting scenic beauty.

Parow is a northern suburb of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. Parow was founded by Johann Heinrich Ferdinand Parow.

The "garden city" suburb of Pinelands is located on the edge of the southern suburbs of Cape Town in South Africa and is known for its large thatched houses. The suburb is primarily residential and is often praised for its peacefulness and abundance of trees. Pinelands is one of the few areas in Cape Town in which sale of alcohol is prohibited and is a popular place for senior citizens to retire to. While there are several retirement homes in the suburb, younger people are increasingly moving in.

Orchards, vineyards and mountains surround Pniel, with the Dwars River running through it. Originally Pniel was an agricultural village, but today fruit and vegetable production has grown into a large industry, which has become the major source of income for the town. Peace and quiet are hallmarks of Pniel's hospitality with a nearby inn and charming guests houses in the surrounding areas. Visitors can leisurely enjoy a meal in one of the restaurants close by or else have a snack on the move with a bottle of wine from one of the specialty shops in the village.

Rondebosch is one of the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town, South Africa. It is primarily a residential suburb, with a medium-size shopping area and a small business district.

Salt River is a mainly industrial suburb of Cape Town located near Table Bay to the east of the city. It is named after a river of the same name, this being a continuation of the Black River. The name Salt River is a corruption of the Dutch for sweet or fresh river. Salt River is served by a railway station of the same name.

The heart of South Africa's wine industry, Stellenbosch is a place of great beauty and culture that's steeped in South African tradition. The Stellenbosch Wine Route is arguably the country's most famous, and the Stellenbosch Wine of Origin area includes 106 cellars - most of which are open to the public. Enjoy a long day's wine tasting, and wine buying and you'll sip more than our great South African wines - you'll taste our South African way of life.

A popular seaside town famous for its golden beaches and panoramic views. 30 minutes drive from Cape Town and 20 minutes from Cape Town International Airport. The well known Stellenbosch Wine route is 10 minutes away.

At the foot of Signal Hill - providing convenient access to Cape Town's beautiful beaches, shopping venues, the central city area and The Victoria and Alfred Waterfront.

Vredehoek is a suburb of Cape Town, South Africa located in the City Bowl, on the slopes of Table Mountain, between Devil's Peak and Oranjezicht.

Welgemoed is a suburb to the North of cape Town near Tygervaley. Cape Town is 20km away.

Westridge is a suburb of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.

Vibrant metropoiltan residentail district, which borders on the Cape Town CBD. Wonderful shopping experiences.

Worcester is a town in the Western Cape South Africa, with a population of 76,894; it is the largest town in the Breede River Valley. Located 120 km north-east of Cape Town on the N1 highway north to Johannesburg, it is the administrative capital of the Breede Valley Local Municipality and the hub of the Western Cape's interior commercial, distribution and retail activity.