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Unique Souvenirs

Cape Town stores that cater to tourists are full of sticky, not the best souvenirs can be found almost everywhere, which is good, if this is the type of product you are looking for. Inexpensive trinkets can be good gifts and souvenirs. But the truly unique souvenirs, look at some creative crafts made by artisans in poor urban cottage. These people are not great things from abandoned materials such as bottles, cans and food labels.Purchase one of these artifacts will give you a real bit of South Africa, and help people who struggle with poverty.

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Cape Town many shopping centers that will appeal to any North American or European shopaholic.These include the Big Blue Route Mall in Tokai, exclusive Cavendish Square in Claremont, exclusive shopping center in the Constantia Village Constantia, small gardens, shopping center in the City Bowl, and the Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre on the Waterfront. Victoria Wharf is the best place to shop for South African gold and jewelry.

At the market, the market

Tourists usually like the Community markets because they offer opportunities for visitors and an opportunity to mix with the locals. Cape Town markets are actually more like a flea market in North America and European cities, but you can have fun hunting for them authentic quality items.Moreover, the markets are always lively places.Green Point Market is a great place to buy inexpensive African clothing, fabrics and art.Greenmarket Square is known for pottery, jewelry, CDs and shirts. For local crafts and paper products, go to the Hout Bay Craft Market. Antique hunters interested in collecting china, glass and furniture, you’ll find treasures at bargain prices at Milnerton Flea Market. Go to the Kirstenbosch Craft Market beautiful handmade wooden toys.Proceeds from this market to support the Kirstenbosch Gardens.

But whether they are open on Sundays?

Opening Hours Most shops Cape Town 08:30 to 5 pm from Monday to Friday and 08:30 to 1 pm on Saturday. Some shopping centers to keep longer.With the exception of the Waterfront and Cavendish Square, a few shops, do not expect much to be open on Sunday. South Africa has a value added tax (VAT) of 14 percent. You may redeem part of the day of departure. Be prepared to bargain with street vendors and traders of the market, but do not overdo it. You’ll want the house with happy memories, and also their treasures from Cape Town.