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Go Shopping in Cape Town
When it comes to shopping in Cape Town,you will find that Cape Town has awesome things for everyone—from sophisticated shopping malls to trendy flea markets.
While the malls have some well-known brands, you can get an insight into the soul of the people of Cape Town at the flea markets.
For the international Tourist, shopping in Cape Town is relatively cheap due to the favorable exchange rate and low production costs.
Most shops accept international credit card and traveler’s cheques.
Almost all major shopping centers have foreign exchange bureaus which makes shopping in Cape Town even more fun. Make sure you carry cash for flea markets.
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Or a shop or market you have discovered for the best souvenirs or the finest and reasonable wines?
Jewelry is particularly inexpensive and leather goods, sports and outdoor wear are sold at reasonable prices.
Plus there are so many flea markets for beautiful handmade souvenirs.
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Greenmarket Square markets are a shopper’s paradise. This vibrant flea market of Cape Town has almost everything from beaded jewelry to hand-carved sculptures to war shields to wooden salad bowls.
It is by far the best and cheapest place to pick up souvenirs and gifts for yourself and your loved ones. You are sure to find something really cool for everyone! What if you like several things? No problem, the prices are as cool as the gifts, very easy on your pocket!
There is always an atmosphere of a festival, like a carnival is on. You can also enjoy some performances nearby or inside the market. Get to feel the pulse of Cape Town!
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It is fun even if you just stroll through the market, without shopping. And when you are tired, rest under a tree or the colorful umbrellas that dot this market.
And you can enjoy a yummy lunch or snack in the restaurants that border this market and pop again for shopping.
Greenmarket Square market undoubtedly tops the list of venues for shopping in Cape Town.
You will find stall markets all around Cape town.
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- Looking for an expert to buy wine for yourself? Go for wine shopping in Cape Town at Vaughan Johnson's Wine store. It has been selling finest wines for over 30years, at reasonable prices.
You will find more than 5000 South African wines. Don’t know how to choose the best one for yourself? Nothing to worry - Vaughan Johnson's expert staff is highly knowledgeable and extremely friendly, they will be very glad to help you choose the best one!
Last day in Cape Town and forgot to buy wine? And it’s a Sunday, all wine sellers are closed??
Don’t worry, just visit this wine world, its open on Sundays too! What's more? It’s in the V & A waterfront, so you can’t really miss it! They will even export the wines to you if you really want it.
- Enjoy mouth watering food and vibrant traditional hand-crafts at Bo-Kaap Food and Craft Market, held on the first Saturday of every month at Bo-Kaap.
You can also take home some delicious homemade jams.
And when you do that you are helping in the dream project of some dynamic women who aim to empower women and unemployed youth in South Africa and hence uplift the community. So,you go shopping in Cape Town for a noble cause!
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- There are craft markets held at Hout Bay and Kirstenbosch Botanical gardens. They have awesome variety of African curios and crafts and pottery.
You will start seeing signposts for these craft markets a week or two in advance.
- Want to feel like a princess? Get a piece of diamond jewelry especially for designed you, exactly as your wish!
Sounds like a fantasy? Nope, at Diamond Works is Cape Town this is a reality.
You will be welcomed with sparkling wine and you can witness the art of cutting the delicate gleaming diamonds, which are then made into beautiful jewelry and you can purchase your own little fortune.
Truly said, diamonds are girl’s best friends! You may even share your experience with people at home on the webcams installed here.
- Want to get your creative juices flowing? Make your own piece of jewelry with beads and baubles of every color and shape. Long Street in Cape Town, near the Victoria and Alfred waterfront, has such stores for you.
And then you may flaunt it at parties or surprise your loved ones with these little masterpieces that you created with your own hands...That would feel awesome, isn’t it? :) You can even shop for beads of various colors to match with your dresses! Cool,is'nt it? - Wana get your hair beaded like many Africans have? Pan African market on Long Street near Victoria and Alfred waterfront is the place to go. They look cute, don’t they? : )
- Stellenbosch Fresh Goods Market at the Stellenbosch winelands is the place to shop for fresh hand-picked fruit and vegetables. They are so fresh they are filled with fragrance of dew and soil.
Pamper yourself with some sensitive skin soaps and bath salts that are handmade with love and care. Locals and tourists alike shop for awesome handmade chocolates, cheeses and delicious yoghurts. The wine route stalls also sample and sell South African wine and showcase the organic and garagist blends. You can also find some ethnic authentic African craft works here which are so beautiful, they are really an inspiration. Stellenbosch come alive with these markets on Saturdays.
- How about some organic food? The Obs Holistic Lifestyle Fair, at the Observatory Community Centre, is one of Cape Town’s most oldest and exciting markets. Over 150 traders showcase their lifestyle, goods and services.
You can find anything from organic food to clothing and décor. You can get a massage to relax your body or get your chakras cleaned or get to know your future with life readings which are available at the fair. And you are welcome to bring your dogs along! The fair is held only on first Sunday of every month. - Cape Quarter has several stores for home décor, art, fashion, beauty, health and lifestyle.
It is very near to the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. It is a walk-able distance from Cape Town’s most popular beaches on the Atlantic side and various hotels in Cape Town. - Imhoff farm on the road to Kommetjie looks like a small village containing shops that have full blown variety of crafts and homemade delicacies. You may even enjoy a camel ride if you wish.
- The shopping, dining and entertainment hub of Cape Town, Victoria and Alfred Waterfront is a hotspot for tourists and locals alike. It has over 250 shops from trendy malls to flea shops, plus restaurants and cafes.
Shop till you drop, or relax and enjoy the variety of live entertainment that makes the place so lively. - Church Street Antique Market is another flea market at city centre in Cape Town for anything from historic coins to vintage clothing.
Kalk Bay and Simon’s town too have flea markets. Red Shed Art and Craft Market at the Victoria and Alfred waterfront are also good for shopping for African arts. - Cavendish square, an up market shopping complex, and Canal Walk are other places to go shopping.
Photo Courtesy: Jimmy Baikovicius
Happy Shopping in Cape Town!!! :)
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