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Things to see in Paarl (South Africa): 34 places and when to go
Paarl is a city in South Africa with around 188,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 34 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (31), Mountains (2), Nature (1). The best known are Boschendal, Du Toits Peak and Drakenstein Lion Park. The best time to come is July to April; also possible: May to June. In December there are 14 h 14 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 46. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- South Africa · -33.6996, 18.96
- Population
- About 188,000
- Places
- 34 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (31) · Mountains (2) · Nature (1) · With kids (1) · Wildlife (1) · Hiking (1)
- Best time
- July to April.
- Also possible
- May to June.
- Nearest airport
- CPT Cape Town, 45 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Du Toits Peak, at 1,995 m.
What to see in Paarl
The places in and around Paarl, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- BoschendalWine estate in South Africa21 km
- Du Toits PeakMountain in South Africa22 km
- Drakenstein Lion ParkZoo in Western Cape, South Africa12 km
- NederburgWinery in Paarl, South Africa4.6 km
- Vrede en LustWinery in South Africa15 km
- AnuraWinery14 km
- ArraWinery17 km
- BabylonstorenWinery14 km
- BaccoWinery12 km
- Dekkersvlei VineyardsWinery8.9 km
- DelheimWinery20 km
- DiemersfonteinWinery6.2 km
- FairviewWinery8.7 km
- Glen CarlouWinery14 km
- James Sedgwick DistilleryDistillery6.7 km
- KanonkopWinery20 km
- La BoucherWinery21 km
- LadybirdWinery19 km
- LandskroonWinery7.9 km
- LievlandWinery18 km
- MAN Family WinesWinery17 km
- MarianneWinery16 km
- MarklewWinery18 km
- MCSA Krom River HutMountains · Hiking14 km
And the other 10, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Mont Destin, Muratie, Noble Hill, Plaisir, Rupert & Rothchild Vignerons, Uitkyk, Upland Organic Estate, Val Du Charron, Vrymansfontein, Warwick
When to go to Paarl
The best time to visit Paarl is July to April; also possible: May to June. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time14:00
- FebBest time13:12
- MarBest time12:15
- AprBest time11:09
- MayPossible10:15
- JunPossible9:46
- JulBest time9:58
- AugBest time10:45
- SepBest time11:48
- OctBest time12:52
- NovBest time13:47
- DecBest time14:14
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 14 h 14 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 46. In January, 34 of the 34 places are at their best.
When to go to South Africa in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Paarl
The nearest main airport is Cape Town International Airport (CPT, Cape Town), 45 km as the crow flies. How to get around South Africa (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of South Africa, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Paarl?
The best known: Boschendal, Du Toits Peak, Drakenstein Lion Park, Nederburg, Vrede en Lust. In all, 34 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Paarl?
July to April; also possible: May to June. In December there are 14 h 14 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 46.
How do you get to Paarl?
The nearest main airport is Cape Town International Airport (CPT), 45 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Paarl as the destination and these 34 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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