Overberg

This is the area situated just south of the Langeberg, from Grabouw in the west to Swellendam in the east.

Southern Overberg...

"This is the part of the Overberg that stretches from Gansbaai in the west to the Breede River mouth in the east.
This area encompasses the towns of Arniston, Bredasdorp, Elim, L'Agulhas, Napier and Struisbaai. "

 

Arniston

Also known as Waenhuiskrans and Kassiesbaai. This beautiful little coastal village with its beautiful azure sea and white limestone cliffs is full of character and a charm that will captive the visitor. The large limestone cave is a popular tourist destination.

Bredasdorp

The hub of the Southern Overberg

Founded in 1838 by Michiel van Breda, a prominent farmer of the area, the town
has grown to become an important business centre in the Agulhas region. Bredasdorp is also hosting the OVERBERG ECO-EXPO at the Sports Grounds in Recreation Street.

How to get here:

• If you are travelling from Cape Town, take the N2 out of the city and turn off at Caledon and take the R316. Make a coffee stop at Napier and head on to Bredasdorp. Once in Bredasdorp take the road to Struisbaai (R319) and on your left before leaving Bredasdorp you will pass the Sports Grounds.
• If you are travelling from the Mosselbay area, take the N2 towards Cape Town. Take the R319 a few kilometers outside Swellendam to Agulhas. On your left just before you leave Bredasdorp you will pass the Sports Grounds.

 

Elim

This historic Moravian village was founded in 1824 by German missionaries on what was then the Vogelstruyskraal farm. Not only the oldest village in the Strandveld, Elim boasts many other unique features;

* the entire village is a National Heritage Site
* they have the oldest dried flower industry in South Africa
* Elim's got some of the rarest fynbos in the world
* it has the only slave monument in South Africa
* the Old Mill has the largest wooden waterwheel in South Africa
* the Church has the oldest working clock in South Africa
* and lots more

L'Agulhas

This is the Southernmost town in Africa! It is here where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet, the place of Needles as many a mariner referred this area along this treacherous coastline, the last resting place to many a ship and known as the Graveyard of Ships.  The Lighthouse is the second oldest in the country and on misty evenings its woeful sound can be heard for kilometres.

 

Napier

Founded in 1838 and named after Sir George Napier, the governor of the Cape at that time,the village of Napier has managed to retained its charming character over the years despite changing times. It is a haven for artists, writers and those just wishing to escape the bustle of city life. The historic architecture of the village is presently being restored.

Struisbaai

Well known for its 14km long, uninterrupted white beach its a popular tourist destination and many flock to this coastal town in the summer months while others opt to retire here.