Swellendam

The Swellendam municipal area lies in the Eastern most part of the Cape Overberg.

Mountains, forests and the mighty Breede River are surrounded by undulating farmlands and filled with flora and fauna. So there a re many outdoor adventures to be had.

The towns are brimming with history… from the age-old (and still practiced) craft of the Suurbraak Skrynwerkers, to the town of Swellendam which was once a country in its own right. They are also filled with artists, interesting shops, great eateries and stunning places to stay.

Towns in the Swellendam region include: Swellendam, Barrydale, Suurbraak and Malgas. We also include Witsand in this section as it is right on the border of the Overberg. Witsand is in actuallay part of the Riversdale municipal region.

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Barrydale

Barrydale is a tranquil village of homes with expansive gardens at the bottom of the Tradouw Pass. Enclosed in a

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Malgas

Malgas (formerly Malagaskraal) is a tiny village that was built around an inland port. Before the roads between Swellendam and

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Suurbraak

Suurbraak is a mission village situated in the fold of the Langeberg mountains, alongside the Buffeljags and about 5 km

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Swellendam

Swellendam is the historic heart of the Overberg. It is the 3rd oldest town in South Africa and has over

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Witsand

Cape Infanta and Witsand lie at the mouth of the Breede River on the eastern and western sides respectively. They