Stellenbosch (or the City of Oaks or Eikestad) is a town in South Africa. It is located in the Western Cape province on the Atlantic Ocean Coast in the heart of the Cape Winelands, South Africa's prime wine region and situated on the Eerste River (First River) banks. Stellenbosch is the second oldest settlement after Cape Town, it was founded in 1679 by Simon van der Stel and has some fine examples of Cape Dutch architecturem in the Oak-lined streets. It is undoubtedly the most scenically attractive and historically preserved town in southern Africa. Stellenbosch is surrounded by beautiful white beaches, vineyards, mountains and orchards offering perfect areas for adventurers, nature lovers, sport lovers and photographers and painters. Or relax at one of the many health resorts and spas in Stellenbosch. There is a exciting night life with many bars, pubs and night clubs.
Stellenbosch has more than 150 hotels, resorts and lodges to choose from, all with all the necessities and accomodations you want. A small selection from those hotels is: Asara Wine Estate & Hotel five stars, Banhoek Lodge five stars, Majeka House five stars, Zorgvliet Wines Country Lodge four stars, Middedorp Manor four stars, Oude Werf Hotel four stars, Devonvale Golf & Wine Lodge four stars, Spier Hotel four stars, Albarosa Guest House four stars, The Devon Valley Hotel four stars, Boord Guest House three stars, Bellevue Manor three stars and The Country Guesthouse three stars.
The Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek valleys form the Cape Winelands, the larger of the two main wine growing regions in South Africa.
Stellenbosch is about a 30 minutes drive from Cape Town. |