Cape Town is the most popular tourist destination in South Africa. The city has several well-known natural features that attract tourists, besides its geographical place.

 

The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, built on top of part of the docks of the Port of Cape Town, is the city's most visited tourist attraction. It is also one of the city's most popular shopping venues, with several hundred shops and the Two Oceans Aquarium.

 

The beaches of Cape Town are also famous, each with a different setting and atmosphere. Surfing is also a popular sport and the city hosts the Red Bull Big Wave Africa surfing competition every year.

 

Cape Town is well known for its architectural heritage, with its Cape Dutch style buildings. The Cape Dutch style combines the architectural traditions of the Netherlands, Germany, France and Indonesia.