Mediterranean flavour in South Africa
Festivals and fun in South Africa's own Mediterranean resortWith its beach-lined peninsula and with Table Mountain looming above it, Cape Town has a Mediterranean feel and style to it. Yet Africa beats at its heart through the rhythms of the oceans and mountains, and through the different cultures which make up South Africa.
Fly from London Gatwick to Cape Town and catch the annual Cape Town Diwali Festival which celebrates Hindu culture through traditional music, dance, and drama, workshops and fashion shows. Eat at the varied food stalls before the festival ends with a fabulous fireworks display.
The annual Cape Town Festival showcases South African and international music, performing arts, and visual and spoken word arts. Most of the events are free and performances range from modern to the classics.
Pet lovers will revel in the World of Dogs, Cats and Pets Exhibition held annually in November. It attracts professional breeders and pet lovers, and the exhibition is divided into areas designed to entertain and inform visitors. Children will enjoy the 'canine good citizen' and agility and obedience sections.
Children will also enjoy the Two Oceans Aquarium where they will discover 300 marine species including fish, eels, turtles and several species of shark, as well as be wowed by penguins.
Cape Town is a shopper's paradise and at night travellers can relax with food and drink at hundreds of bars and restaurants while they watch the sun go down over the ocean.
