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Living off the sea and land has been the backbone of human existence on the Cape West Coast for an eternity, ever since modern humans appeared on the scene. Today's fishing and agricultural industries are the present incarnations which visitors may encounter.
Take a short trip through #Weskus agriculture – download the booklet
Take a short trip through #Weskus agriculture – download the booklet
w e b s i t e s
Agritourism South Africa
Authentic farm experiences with the aim iof familiarising visitors with farming activity and recreation in agricultural environments. www.agritourismsouthafrica.com |
Swartland Wine and Olive Route
In this little Mediterranean corner of the world, fruit orchards abound, vineyards carpet the slopes and olive groves nestle around unexpected corners. www.swartlandwineandolives.co.za |
Swartland Agricultural Routes
Known for wheat, canola, cattle and sheep farming, vineyards, olive groves and fruit orchards have added to the vibrant and rapidly growing agricultural industry. www.swartlandtourism.co.za/agricultural |
Wheat Museum, Moorreesburg
At the heart of the wheat region the old Dutch Reformed Mission Church houses an excellent display of the history of the industry and town, and is also used for educational purposes. www.kormuseum@wcaccess.co.za |
Pure Porterville
is an online marketplace designed to showcase and sell premium seasonal produce which is hand-made by the community of the beautiful town. www.pureporterville.co.za |
Rooibos Route
Clanwilliam is the heart of Rooibos tea production, world-known for its health benefits. The Rooibos Route gives access to Rooibos farms and factories, with added 4x4, hiking or cycling facilities. www.rooibos-route.co.za |
South African Fisheries Museum
The museum exhibits the colourful history of the fishing industry along this coast from the intrepid days of whaling and whalers to present-day pelagic and lobster fishing. This experience is inextricably interwoven with the colourful local history and culture of the West Coast. www.safisheriesmuseum.co.za |
West Coast Wine Route
Beginning near Paleisheuwel, the route heads northwards through Klawer, Vredendal, Lutzville and Doringbaai to Lamberts Bay. Easy to follow and most wineries have wine tasting facilities. With fertile soils, low rainfall and cooling sea breezes generated by the Atlantic Ocean slowing down the grapes' ripening process, this allows for greater complexity in the wines. www.namaquawestcoast.com |
Darling Wine Route
The warmth and hospitality of this rural area make the Darling wine experience much more than just wine tasting . . . a unique habitat, people and activities create an experience you’ll never forget. Visit Cloof, Darling Cellars, Groote Post and Ormonde Vineyards as well as The Darling Wine Shop to find out for yourself. www.darlingtourism.co.za |
Visit Winelands - Swartland
Because of innovation in approach, combined with traditional terroir and technology, the Swartland has become one of the world’s most dynamic wine regions. www.visitwinelands.co.za/pages/swartland www.visitwinelands.co.za/pages/swartland www.swartlandwineandolives.co.za |
A digital companion to the
South African winelands Darling www.wined.co.za Olifants River www.wined.co.za Swartland www.wined.co.za West Coast www.wined.co.za |
Visit Winelands - Namaqua West Coast
An intimate, unique and satisfying experience like no other, from characterful, family-run farms in unusual locations to some of South Africa’s most well known large operations. www.visitwinelands.co.za/pages/namaqua-west-coast www.visitnwc.com |
Swartland Independent Producers represents the coming together of a group of like-minded wine growers in the Swartland region of the Western Cape. What they share most of all, is a wish to make wines that are a true expression of their origin - of the broad landscape of the Swartland.
www.swartlandindependent.co.za |
c o a s t a l c r a f t b e e r s a n d c i d e r
A fun, tasty expedition in the region
Langebaan
cheers@bebc.co.za |
Tulbagh
rodtulbagh@gmail.com |
Darling
lukas@grootepost.co.za |
Darling
philippa@darlingbrew.co.za |
Riebeek Kasteel
info@flagshipbrew.co.za |
Riebeek Kasteel
steve@garagista.co.za |
Porterville
info@ibsco.co.za |
Vrededal
leatitia@maskambrewing.co.za |
Kromriver, Cederberg
info@nieuwbrew.co.za |
Lamberts Bay
malkoppanfarm@gmail.com |
l e a f l e t s
Swartland Agri Route
Four farms near Malmesbury that permit you to enjoy a farm experience with true Swartland hospitality. Bookings: info@rondomskrik.co.za Download the leaflet |
w o r k i n g w i t h n a t u r e
simply bee
The range offers natural handmade products, free from harmful chemicals, synthetic fragrances and parabens, making it safe and environmentally friendly. The mission of creators and owners of Simply Bee is to not only cultivate awareness of the benefits of using natural beeswax products but to also aid in bee conservation. www.simplybee.co.za |
Still Pure
A brand of essential oils and natural, botanical body products which has been carefully built on a firm foundation of integrity. The ingredients chosen, the production process and the end products are all handcrafted with love and respect for the customer, the environment and the various relevant communities involved. www.stillpure.co.za |
Hopefield Herbs
holistic skin care and body care striving to create well-being for body, soul & spirit. 100% natural, free from alcohol, genetically altered ingredients, synthetic preservatives and other harmful ingredients. Not tested on animals. www.hopefieldherbs.blogspot.co.za |