Less than an hour north of Cape Town in the Winelands, Paarl is a
beautiful old town dominated by a huge granite pluton that, after
rain, gleams like a pearl, and from which the town gets its name.
(The Dutch word for pearl is paarl.) Paarl has one of the longest
main roads in the country which stretches roughly 11km and it's
lined with some lovely old buildings.
There are numerous lovely wineries, some of which also make home
made cheeses and liqueur brandy. Olive farms produce olive oil and
various varieties of bottled olives and Paarl is filled with lovely
restaurants.
For the more active, there is an excellent paragliding launch site
off Paarl Rock, which also offers excellent granite climbing and
some fun rambles. You could ride up the back of Paarl Mountain, do
a wine tasting horse trail, or even trundle through the vineyards
in a horse-drawn cart and in summer there are early morning hot air
balloon flights which can add the perfect ending to any trip.
Pontac Manor Hotel/Restaurant
Surrounded by majestic oak trees and manicured gardens, the
hotel has been restored to its former Victorian elegance.
Tel: +27 (0)21 872 0445 WebsiteEmail
Palmiet Valley Estate
This exclusive country lodge has a history dating back to
1692, the time when the original European settlers and wine
growers arrived in the Cape.
Tel: +27 (0)21 862 7741 WebsiteEmail
A'Queenslin Guest House
Warm hospitality in peaceful and secure, beautiful, rural surroundings.
Stylish B+B or S/C.. Centrally situated between vineyards against Paarl Mountain.
Tel: +27 (0)21 863 1160 WebsiteEmail
Alba House
4* rated by South African Tourism Grading Council. Great Comfort rating by Portfolio.
Enjoying excellent view of the Berg river valley and mountains beyond.
Close to all town amenities. Cape Town and airport(collections arranged) only 30 mins drive.
Tel: +27 (0)72 997 6953 WebsiteEmail
Klein Waterkloof BnB
Situated on a tranquil smallholding among vineyards on the Wine Route
with an incomparable view on the southern face of Paarl Mountain...
Tel: +27 (0)21 869 8950 WebsiteEmail
