Paarl derives its name from Parel, which means Pearl in Dutch, when Abraham Gabemma named the wet Paarl Mountain Rock the 'Diamond and Pearl Mountain'. It is the third oldest town in South Africa. Paarl pride itself in being the location for a number of agricultural, manufacturing and financial headquarters. There are comfortable accommodation options available in Paarl ranging from hotels, guesthouse and self-catering. Besides the accommodation, activities such as mountain hiking, hot air ballooning, a visit to the crocodile breeding farms, snake parks, museums and galleries are enjoyable.
Contact
Address : |
Tourism office, 216 Main Road, Paarl, 7646, Western Cape, South Africa |
Contact : |
Tourism office |
Tel : |
+27(0)21 872 0860 |
Email : |
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Website : |
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Cellphone Reception : |
Good |
Main Cellular Network : |
Vodacom. MTN. CellC |
Destination Information
Facilities : |
Tour Services |
Police Telephone : |
+27(0)21 807 4000 |
Hospital Telephone : |
+27(0)21 860 2500 |
Doctor Telephone : |
+27(0)21 871 1909 |
Tourist Information Telephone : |
+27(0)21 872 4842 |
Towing Service Telephone : |
+27(0)21 872 8183 |
Petrol Type : |
Unleaded & Leaded |
Facilities
Other Facilities : |
Motorbike Repair Services. Housing Estates. Library. School/s. Medical Centre. Theatre/Cinema. Fast Food. Government Services. Auto Dealer/s. |
Activities
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Night Drives, Picnics, Wine Tasting, Cellar Tours, Tractor Rides, Animal Feeding, Golf
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More Activities : |
Picnics. Waterpark. Museums. Township tour. Crocodile farm. |
Notes on Activities : |
(Some activities may be offered nearby). |
Travelling Information
Doctor's tel no given for Dr Rossouw. Other doctors available as well. There is a clinic. The craft and food market is hosted on the Val de Vie Wine Estate. Tow-in number given for Paarl Tow In. Railway station.
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