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As the weather warms, local eateries are enticing visitors to enjoy the magnificent scenic beauty of Paarl by dining at off-the-beaten track establishments, steak in the heart of a working wine farm and Sunday brunch and lunch options. For more details, read our BLOG.
Test your golfing ability on the 27- hole Paarl Golf Club at Boschenmeer Golf Estate that is centrally situated in the Winelands and have easy access from the N1 freeway. While there enjoy all the other services on offer at the club house. From being pampered in their Spa to having a wood fired pizza or freshly prepared sushi. You are spoiled with choices from their Golfing Goat Restaurant with unbelievable views.
Whatever the season, there is always something happening in Babylonstoren’s garden or something new to discover.
Pinotage is one of the wine world’s few “designer grapes” and is probably South Africa’s most treasured wine because it was invented in our country in 1925 by Dr. Abraham Perold. Perold attempted to combine the best qualities of the robust Hermitage with Pinot noir, a grape that makes great wine but can be difficult to grow. Known as the father of Pinotage, he was born and buried in Paarl!
Women are the glue that hold societies together and should be admired and respected for that. In the month of August we celebrate our country’s women with Women’s Day on 9 August. In this blog we choose to put the spotlight on an increasing trend in the travelling industry, solo female travel.
The scenic beauty of Paarl, the ‘pearl’ of the Cape Winelands, compels visitors to explore the many scenic routes in the valley and the surrounding mountains.
Paarl is a town that takes its name from the huge granite outcrop that stands proudly on the crest of Paarl Mountain. Paarl Mountain’s 500-million-year-old domes are one of the world’s largest granite outcrops and are often compared to the towering Ayers Rock in Australia.
Paarl was founded in 1687 and is the third-oldest town in South Africa.
The town is a mere 45-minutes’ drive from Cape Town.
Paarl is fortunate to have a number of animal sanctuaries that contributes to our area’s diverse and welcoming nature. The following three options must definitely be added to your bucket list when visiting the pearl of the Cape Winelands.
There is no better time to visit the glorious Boland town of Paarl than during the cold winter months. From winter-warming menus to wine tastings, loads of fun activities, and incredible winter offers pencil Paarl in on your list of things to do this winter.
Paarl is fortunate to have a number of animal sanctuaries that contributes to our area’s diverse and welcoming nature. The following three options must definitely be added to your bucket list when visiting the pearl of the Cape Winelands.
In order to know where you are going it is good to know where you have come from. Part of Paarl’s unique and interesting history holds beautiful architectural buildings. A talented local artist has penned them down on paper in line-drawing style and it is available to you for free! Download and print out the drawings and have a good time colouring them in.