Why Host A Conference In Paarl
Cape Winelands, South Africa

Paarl Conference venue at Grande Roche.

Just 45 minutes from Cape Town and you have that unique country feeling without compromising on facilities and services - a conference in Paarl is like a breath of fresh air!This small city in the Cape Winelands is one of the oldest cities in South Africa. It is well placed for access to major road and rail networks as well as Cape Town International Airport.

Paarl stands in the fertile Berg River Valley, a scenic area characterised by magnificent wine estates and grand landscapes. This leafy and elegant town showcases wonderful architectural styles and historic buildings, cultural monuments and nature reserves. There are many different venues available for a conference in Paarl.As a conference organiser in Paarl, Cape Winelands, you need to source the best venue and arrange everything from team building to after-conference packages in this popular destination. Paarl has an extensive range of accommodation and restaurants to suit all budgets. Activities include hot air ballooning, hiking, biking, fishing, horse riding, 4x4 adventures and even glass blowing.

Industries in Paarl, Cape Winelands

Agriculture
Wine, brandy, olives and cheese
Leisure, tourism and education (schools)

What's Growing in Paarl?

Paarl is the centre of the Boland and head quarters for the Western Cape Agricultural Union. Farming is big business in the valley and the town is a busy centre providing support and services for this industry. The Berg River is the main water resource in the valley and a tourist attraction in its own right.The Paarl valley has a long history of producing world class red wine and brandy. Shiraz is the signature cultivar but other styles also do well. Internationally recognised names such as KWV and Nederburg are synonymous with the town, but there are many other excellent wineries numbering around 50 in all.Delegates attending a conference in Paarl can stay over in the valley and enjoy wine tasting on the Red Route and sample a delightful range of cheeses. Also on the way are various olive farms, where guests can taste and try olive products and purchase excellent olive oil to take home.

Leisure, Tourism and the Next Generation

Paarl is a centre for education with a number of established and respected schools. It also hosts popular sporting events, the most recent being the SAA Pro-Am Golf Invitational in September and the Berg River Canoe Marathon in July. The Cultivaria Festival in September is another top event which highlights creative talents in music, art, culture and entertainment.Hold your next conference in Paarl and put together a well-planned Cape Winelands conference package which brings out the best in your delegates!