South Africa » Shopping in Cape Town

In general one can do reasonably priced shopping in South Africa on account of its undervalued currency and relatively low production costs.

In Cape Town there are a number of big shopping centres with big clothing stores and many small shops, with restaurants, bistros, coffee shops and cinemas. For many reasons, the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, which has grown a lot over the last few years, is still the best and most popular shopping complex in the city. Its unique position and harbour atmosphere, the well kept historical buildings, the great number of excellent restaurants, the many cinemas as well as artistic presentations create an ambience which considerably enhances the shopping experience. At the Waterfront one can find good clothes, jewellery, African curios, gifts and books.

The most impressive shopping Mecca of Cape Town is the Canal Walk, a part of the Century City complex on the N1 Freeway near Milnerton (Exit 10). One can buy clothing, toys, decorative household goods, books and jewellery here.