Pearl of the Boland
The scenic town of Paarl is situated in the Western Cape, a mere 60 km from Cape Town in the Boland region. It is renowned for its rich history and beautiful natural landscapes.
The town is surrounded by the Paarl mountains and has a unique character. Paarl is best known for its fertile soil and excellent grape cultivars, like Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage, Shiraz, Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc.
The Paarl Wine Route is a popular tourist destination in the town. A visit to Paarl includes beautiful historic buildings, like the oldest Dutch Reformed Church in the country – the Strooidak Church. There is also an Afrikaans language monument on the slopes of the Paarl mountain that honours the origins of one the country’s most spoken languages.
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Paarl Wine Route is renowned for rich, full-bodied, spicy red wines and crisp white wines. It is the second-oldest wine route of South Afric...
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