Constantia - Western Cape South Africa

Constantia is situated in the Western Cape of South Africa. It is one of the most up market suburbs of Cape Town with enormous houses set in leafy grounds behind big walls. Constantia lies in the shadow of Table Mountain where the area is green and cool with a good selection of hotels and guest houses. Groot Constantia, the Cape’s oldest vineyard and fine Cape Dutch homestead is located here and is well worth a visit.

Constantia Western Cape South Africa When you go, take a look at the fine sculptured pediment over the cellar and see if you can spot the cherub who lost his manhood during recent renovations. In the late 1980’s a bottle of 1791 Constantia wine was discovered in the Duke of Northumberland’s cellar in the UK, and returned to South Africa for a ceremonial tasting. Napoleon is said to have favoured the sweet wines of Constantia above all others and this 200 year old deep amber liquid had withstood the passing years amazingly well. Its sweet fruity flavour scored incredible 18.7 points out of 20, by the wine experts on the tasting panel.

Accommodation in Constantia

Amakhulu Central Reservations
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Accommodation near Constantia (Cape Town)
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