The beauty of Paarl cannot be compared with any other town. Visitors come from all over the world to explore this historical town with its natural attractions, and who can blame them? The Drakenstein Valley offers some of the most beautiful nature reserves, mountain views and vineyards. 

Paarl, the birthplace of the Afrikaans Language, got its name from the granite outcrop on top of Paarl Mountain. Guiding you from the slopes of the Paarl Mountain, the Language Monument stands tall and proud — only a few minutes away from the city and beaches, making this town central and ideal for travel to and from work. 

The twelve kilometre mainstreet with its Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian and Cape Dutch architecture hosts fine dining restaurants, coffee shops and businesses — something for every palate. The Paarl wine region is renowned for its international award winning wines and wine estates. Your weekends will forever be filled with markets, wine hopping, hiking and the beauty of the valley’s nature. 

With its outstanding schools, recognised nationally and internationally, combined with a vibrant and growing local economy, this town will not disappoint — not now, and not in the future. So, we look forward to welcoming you to Paarl: the Pearl of The Winelands!