A market that sells various items ranging from local handicrafts to pet dogs, Hout Bay Market is one of the most popular crafts market in South Africa. It is located on Village Green in Hout Bay, a few kilometers from Cape Town and remains open on all Sundays from 10 am to 5 pm.
Market of Crafts
The Hout Bay Market is a crafts market located in the spectacular region of Hout Bay in Cape Town. Though it is not a large market, tourists can get a wide range of articles related. Set in one of the most stunning locales of the world, Hout Bay Market is a delightful crafts market in the region of Western Cape. It is located on Village Green in Hout Bay and in the midst of breathtaking mountain landscapes and sceneries.
Families or individuals at Hout Bay Market can have a pleasant time browsing through the vast array of exhibits, buying articles or just walking around in the market. Hout Bay Market in Cape Town remains open from 10 am to 5 pm on every Sunday of the year.
The Range of Exhibits
Craftsmen, at Hout Bay Market, present to the visitors a large variety of crafts ranging from African curios to wire crafts, wooden sculptures and potteries.At this market, people can buy a large variety of handicrafts that include leather work, knitwear, iron and steel work,
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clothing, basket work, handmade soaps and other toilet items, shell ware, puppets, woodwork, glasswork, needlework, mirrors, paintings, pottery and ceramics, jewelry, candlewicking, plants and cacti, hammocks, dried fruit and nuts, children's toys and many other things.
An interesting feature of the market is that DARG, Domestic Animal Rescue Group, offers different kinds of dogs to the visitors with the purpose of finding new guardians for them. Therefore, apart from articles, people can also adopt a pet dog at Hout Bay Market.
Attractions at Hout Bay Market
There are various forms of entertainment at the Hout Bay Market. For children and young people, there are jumping castle and pony rides. A face painter present at the market paints faces of children for their enjoyment. Moreover, wandering minstrels and buskers are also there for the entertainment of people who visit the market.
The kilo bookstall and a second hand bookstall at the market sell various antique items and other items for those who wish to purchase something other than handicrafts. Besides, there are food stalls which offer Malay dishes, soups, smoothies, sandwiches, hamburgers, cakes, doughnuts, ice cream, spring rolls, vegetarian delicacies and a lot more.
At Hout Bay Market, you can not only shop for local handicrafts but also have a lovely time browsing through stores, painting your face and enjoying a local dish.
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