The Victoria and Alfred (V&A) Waterfront is in the heart of the Cape Town Docks. It has seen an extraordinary development boom over the last 20 years and is now the centre of Cape Town's tourist industry with hundreds of shops and restaurants. It is also the starting point on many tours both on water (Robben Island and seal/whale spotting) and on land for trip around the city and Winelands. Whilst it might be a bit commercial for some it is the only place to base yourself if you don't want to be reliant on a hire car. |