PaarlTourist Attractions – Paarl https://showme.co.za/paarl Paarl, South Africa for all your local and tourism information; from accommodation to events, entertainment, attractions and news - ShowMe Paarl | T Feed Thu, 28 Dec 2023 08:36:07 +0000 hourly 1 https://showme.co.za/paarl/?p=5449 10 Great Things To Do in Paarl https://showme.co.za/paarl/tourism/10-great-things-to-do-in-paarl/ Thu, 15 Aug 2013 09:57:19 +0000 One often for­gets that Paarl, in the Cape Winelands, is only about an hours drive from Cape Town. The town has a unique feel...]]> https://showme.co.za/paarl/?p=16565 30 Reasons why we Love Paarl https://showme.co.za/paarl/tourism/30-reasons-why-we-love-paarl/ Fri, 12 Jul 2013 15:47:44 +0000 We have hundreds of reasons why We Love Paarl, here are a few ...]]> https://showme.co.za/paarl/?p=14994 Dorp van die Jaar – Die Paarl is amper daar! https://showme.co.za/paarl/tourism/dorp-van-die-jaar-die-paarl-is-amper-daar/ Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:14:31 +0000 Paarl is een van die semi-finaliste wat meeding as die Wes Kaap se streekfinalis. In hierdie rondte kompeteer ons teen...]]> https://showme.co.za/paarl/?p=5352 Best of the West Coast – Paarl to Paternoster Circular Route https://showme.co.za/paarl/tourism/best-of-the-west-coast-paarl-to-paternoster-circular-route/ Fri, 08 Jun 2012 15:20:18 +0000 Take a drive to the West Coast over the weekend and discover a world of peaceful villages, rugged coast lines, endless...]]> https://showme.co.za/paarl/?p=5502 Markets Close to Paarl – within 30 Minutes Drive https://showme.co.za/paarl/tourism/30-minutes-drive/ Fri, 08 Jun 2012 15:20:18 +0000 It's the weekend and the shopping bug has bitten you, but you are not up to going to another mall. Why not try out one of the...]]> https://showme.co.za/paarl/?p=5504 Markets in Cape Town and Surrounds https://showme.co.za/paarl/tourism/markets-surrounds/ Fri, 08 Jun 2012 15:20:18 +0000 Cape Town is a visitors delight and offers a astounding number of markets that will delight young and old. Some of these...]]> https://showme.co.za/paarl/?p=5506 Markets Close to Paarl – more than 30 Minutes Drive https://showme.co.za/paarl/tourism/more-than-30-minutes-drive/ Fri, 08 Jun 2012 15:20:18 +0000 The country side offers fantastic markets for food lovers and flea market enthusiasts alike. Visiting one of these markets is a...]]> https://showme.co.za/paarl/?p=5508 Markets Beyond Cape Town https://showme.co.za/paarl/tourism/markets-beyond-cape-town/ Fri, 08 Jun 2012 15:20:18 +0000 Cape Town city centre and surrounds has got fantastic markets on offer, but if you are willing to travel a little bit further...]]> https://showme.co.za/paarl/?p=585 Hiking Safety https://showme.co.za/paarl/tourism/hiking-safety/ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:19:29 +0000 Cape Nature manages large areas in the Western Cape mountains and encourages hikers to enjoy the wild beauty of these areas. ]]> https://showme.co.za/paarl/?p=2072 Mountain Biking Paarl https://showme.co.za/paarl/lifestyle/mountain-biking-paarl/ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:11:06 +0000 Whether you just want an outing for the day or make a weekend of it, there is a network of cycling routes with varying degrees...]]> https://showme.co.za/paarl/?p=584 Klipkershout Hiking Trail https://showme.co.za/paarl/tourism/klipkershout-hiking-trail/ Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:35:12 +0000 The Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve in South Africa is usually best enjoyed on foot as this is the best way to take in all the sights, sounds and smells of the area.]]> https://showme.co.za/paarl/?p=582 Miaspoort Trail https://showme.co.za/paarl/tourism/miaspoort-trail/ Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:28:07 +0000 This hiking trail is on the Paarl side of the Du Toitskloof Pass. It leads to the Italian Cross at Huguenot Kop, which...]]> https://showme.co.za/paarl/?p=581 Elands River Trail, Limietberg Nature Reserve https://showme.co.za/paarl/tourism/elands-river-trail/ Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:13:43 +0000 This easy to moderate out-and-back hiking trail is ideal as a winter's day hike.]]> https://showme.co.za/paarl/?p=579 Rock Hopper Trail https://showme.co.za/paarl/tourism/rock-hopper-trail/ Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:07:27 +0000 This linear hiking trail in Bainskloof is moderate to difficult, depending on your level of fitness. The strenuous sections involve rock hopping, swimming and lots of adventure. Find your own way down ]]> https://showme.co.za/paarl/?p=1941 Historical Cape Town Day Trip https://showme.co.za/paarl/tourism/historical-cape-town-day-trip/ Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:04:23 +0000 Travel from Paarl to Cape Town for a Historical outing to The Castle, Distict Six Museum & Robben Island and get a crash course...]]> https://showme.co.za/paarl/?p=1942 Whale Watching in Hermanus Day Trip https://showme.co.za/paarl/tourism/whale-watching-in-hermanus-day-trip/ Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:35:28 +0000 Hermanus is best known for the Southern Right Whales that frequent Walker Bay each year from June to early December...]]> https://showme.co.za/paarl/?p=1940 Shark Cage Diving in Gansbaai Day Trip https://showme.co.za/paarl/tourism/shark-cage-diving-in-gansbaai-day-trip/ Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:03:24 +0000 Shark cage diving and viewing happens once a day, during low tide – weather permitting, therefore it is essential to enquire...]]> https://showme.co.za/paarl/?p=1381 Little Leo – A Good News Story https://showme.co.za/paarl/tourism/tourist-attractions/little-leo-a-good-news-story/ Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:49:04 +0000 A little 4 month old male Lion cub was recently rescued from the balcony of a 14 th floor apartment in Beirut and through long...]]> https://showme.co.za/paarl/?p=578 Bobbejaans River Trail https://showme.co.za/paarl/tourism/bobbejaans-river-trail/ Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:10:52 +0000 This is a moderate out-and-back hiking trail that runs along the Bobbejaans River (a tributary of the Witte River) in Bainskloof and finally leads to a waterfall.]]> https://showme.co.za/paarl/?p=580 Happy Valley Trail https://showme.co.za/paarl/tourism/happy-valley-trail/ Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:59:57 +0000 This easy out-and-back walk starts in Bainskloof and is the ideal walk for families and beginners. This route follows a section of the Limietberg Trail to Junction Pool, the trail is limited to 24 people per day.]]> https://showme.co.za/paarl/?p=913 KWV Wine Emporium, Paarl https://showme.co.za/paarl/tourism/kwv-wine-emporium-paarl/ Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:54:36 +0000 KWV was established as a cooperative by the wine farmers of South Africa in 1918. Until the early 1990s ...]]> https://showme.co.za/paarl/?p=911 Rhebokskloof Wine Estate, Paarl https://showme.co.za/paarl/tourism/rhebokskloof-wine-estate-paarl/ Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:38:00 +0000 Apart from producing award winning wines the estate has many attractions and superb facilities. With choice of restaurants ...]]> https://showme.co.za/paarl/?p=907 Nederburg Wine Estate, Paarl https://showme.co.za/paarl/tourism/nederburg-wine-estate-paarl/ Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:31:01 +0000 Established in the Paarl Valley in 1791 Nederburg wines have won more awards than any other in South Africa.]]> https://showme.co.za/paarl/?p=586 Limietberg Nature Reserve https://showme.co.za/paarl/tourism/limietberg-nature-reserve/ Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:50:00 +0000 Limietberg Nature Reserve lies in the Du Toitskloof mountains near Paarl, forming a part of the greater Boland mountain range...]]> https://showme.co.za/paarl/?p=892 The Paarl Wine Route https://showme.co.za/paarl/tourism/the-paarl-wine-route/ Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:47:20 +0000 Paarl is a bustling town in the heart of the Cape Winelands, also known for the second largest outcrop of granite in the world.]]> https://showme.co.za/paarl/?p=577 Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve https://showme.co.za/paarl/tourism/paarl-mountain-nature-reserve/ Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:06:59 +0000 The three rounded outcrops that make up Paarl Mountain is the second largest granite outcrop in...]]> https://showme.co.za/paarl/?p=454 Paarl Bird Sanctuary https://showme.co.za/paarl/tourism/paarl-bird-sanctuary-2/ Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:45:29 +0000 The Paarl Bird Sanctuary attracts a wide variety of birds. Come and do some birdwatching in the heart of the Cape Winelands! ]]> https://showme.co.za/paarl/?p=638 Markets and Farm Stalls https://showme.co.za/paarl/tourism/markets-and-farm-stalls/ Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:37:48 +0000 What better way to spend the day than to visit the Farm stalls and markets in Paarl and surrounds. Browse and eat and drink!]]> https://showme.co.za/paarl/?p=637 Heritage, Arts & Culture https://showme.co.za/paarl/events-entertainment/heritage-arts-culture/ Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:06:23 +0000 Paarl has a vibrant art and cultural scene. The many heritage sites and monuments is a testament to an eventful history.]]> https://showme.co.za/paarl/?p=636 Bainskloof Pass Day Trip https://showme.co.za/paarl/tourism/bainskloof-pass-day-trip/ Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:38:05 +0000 Drive from Paarl via Wellington over the Bainskloof Pass. Enter the Breede Valley and drive towards Rawsonville ...]]> https://showme.co.za/paarl/?p=576 Paarl Arboretum https://showme.co.za/paarl/tourism/paarl-arboretum/ Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:28:18 +0000 The Paarl Arboretum is situated on the eastern bank of the Berg River, is approximately 31 ha and contains more than 2600 trees...]]> https://showme.co.za/paarl/?p=452 Paarl Museum https://showme.co.za/paarl/tourism/paarl-museum-2/ Mon, 02 Jan 2012 13:31:45 +0000 The Paarl Museum is situated on a section of farm originally granted by Governor WA van der Stel to a Pieter Janz van Marseveen...]]> https://showme.co.za/paarl/?p=215 Paarl Rock https://showme.co.za/paarl/tourism/paarl-rock-2/ Fri, 30 Dec 2011 10:21:04 +0000 The Taal Monument, on Paarl Rock, is one of the most famous Afrikaans monuments erected in South Africa and dedicated to the ...]]> https://showme.co.za/paarl/?p=455 History of Paarl https://showme.co.za/paarl/tourism/history-of-paarl/ Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:18:48 +0000 Paarl is the third oldest European settlement in South Africa and has a population of over 150,000 which makes it ...]]> https://showme.co.za/paarl/?p=445 Afrikaanse Taalmuseum https://showme.co.za/paarl/tourism/afrikaanse-taalmuseum/ Sat, 10 Dec 2011 20:45:47 +0000 The history of Afrikaans and the characters who played a major part in it's development in Paarl come alive in this interesting...]]> https://showme.co.za/paarl/?p=439 Afrikaanse Taalmonument https://showme.co.za/paarl/tourism/afrikaanse-taalmonument-2/ Sat, 10 Dec 2011 20:44:21 +0000 The Afrikaans Language Monument is located on a hill overlooking Paarl, South Africa. Dedicated to culture, enjoy walks and ... ]]>