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| 'Shop till you drop' is a favourite slogan amongst Capetonians, and with a favourable exchange rate, most foreign visitors will love Cape Town's shops too. Most shops will accept your international credit card and traveller’s cheques and nearly all major shopping centres have foreign exchange bureaus. You can draw money with your international bank and credit cards from almost any ATM.
Here are our favourite 10 places for you to spend your money.
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| The V&A Waterfront is the ultimate tourist shopping experience with two shopping centres and two craft markets. From supermarkets to upmarket African curios to clothing boutiques, the Waterfront has something for every shopper. The Red Shed Art and Craft Market is the largest indoor craft market in Southern Africa and is not to be missed if you’re looking for authentic African crafts.
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| Greenmarket Square and St George's Mall, in the heart of the city, offer a variety of stalls selling African curios, clothing, and other goods. There are excellent deals to be found, but always check the quality before handing over your cash.
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| Situated on vibrant Long Street, the Pan African Market showcases arts, crafts, jewellery, and artifacts from virtually every country in Africa at really good prices. You can even have your hair braided or enjoy authentic African treats at the café overlooking the street.
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| A large, upmarket shopping complex in the heart of Claremont, Southern Suburbs, Cavendish offers a wide range of shops, restaurants and cinemas.
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| The place to go for choice of shops, but only if your feet are up for all the walking! Opened at the end of October 2000, Canal Walk at Century City claims to be the largest shopping centre in Africa. There’s a vast choice of shops and an impressive science centre that will entertain (and educate) kids both young and old.
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| This gem is hidden in leafy Newlands and there are a number of shops selling handcrafted goods. The design centre is home to several artisan studios, including a forge, two jewellery studios, a pottery studio and even a greenhouse. Its charming 'Gardener's Cottage' Restaurant lies under the shade of huge centuries-old Oak trees.
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| Craft markets are held regularly at Kirstenbosch and Hout Bay and offer great home crafts and original curios. These outdoor markets are an ideal place to take kids as there is always entertainment for them and room to run around. Craft markets are well advertised on signposts a week or two in advance.
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| The False Bay coastline is known as the Treasure Coast for its variety of tucked-away antique and bric-a-brac shops. Kalk Bay and Simonstown offer a range of unusual goods at reasonable prices.
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| You’ll find unique handcrafted items and township art at many roadside stalls along Cape Town’s main roads. Don’t just stop at the first one you see – it’s worth shopping around because just as the quality varies, so too does the price. Most vendors will be happy to barter with you.
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| You will come across this farm on the road to Kommetjie. Imhoff resembles a small village containing restaurants, craft shops, homemade delicacies, and handmade goodies. There are even camel rides for those after something very different!
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