Constantia - The "green lung" of Cape Town

Constantia is known as the “green lung” of Cape Town and is situated at the back of the Table Mountain. You will find an abundance of green vegetation here. One of the most well known wineries in the Cape is situated in Constantia. This winery is also the oldest in the country.       Please click on the picture!         Please click on the picture!       In 1652, Jan van Riebeeck planted the first vines in the Cape. At the foot of Table Mountain you can drive along wonderful roads bordered by the vineyards. In Napoleon’s time the wines of Constantia were already in high demand. The climate is predominantly cool, and during hot summer days Constantia enjoys the cool shade of Table Mountain. The wines grow more slowly in this region but distinguish themselves by their high quality.