South Africa's capital is a spectacular destination to visit at any time of the year, combining natural splendour, first class Cape Town accommodation, vibrant local culture and first class dining, it is a tourists dream. To make your Cape Town holiday a more memorable one , why not attend one of the many festivals the mother city holds each year.

Sports
The Cape Argus Cycle Tour is the world's biggest cycle race, with over 40,000 amateur and professional cyclists taking part each year. Starting in the centre of town, the 109 kilometre route passes through the highlights of the local scenery, including False Bay and Chapman's Peak, before finally ending up in the Green Point . It is one of the most beautiful and highly anticipated cycle races in the world, held usually in March every year.

Carnival
Any self respecting Capetonian will tell you that One New Years' Celebration is definitely not enough. Taking place on the 2nd of January each year, is tweede nuwe jaar (second new year) where the Cape Coons or Kaapse klopse dressed in their brightly coloured costumes, singing and dancing, take to the streets to entertain the thousands that flock to the even each year. Originally a celebration held by freed slaves, the event has evolved into a colourful carnival, featuring live music, dance, food and drink stalls, as rival troupes from different parts of town compete to put on the very best show.

Fashion
For die hard fashion followers who know their prada from there Marc Jacobs, try and incorporate your vacation with cape Town Fashion Week. Usually Held in late August, it showcases the best local design talent and is gaining immense popularity amongst the world wide fashion community with famous celebrities flocking to cape shores to be apart of the action

Food
The Good Food and Wine Show on has become somewhat of a south African institution. Held in the first quarter of the year, the highly popular event show cases the talents of some of the worlds finest chef and provides visitors with the opportunity of meeting their culinary heroes face to face.

Whether you are a sporting enthusiast, a discerning gourmet, formidable fashionista, or are just looking for a good time, your are sure to find a Cape Town apartmentand festival to suit your taste. Ensure you time your holiday to coincide with one of these great events.

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