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Swellendam

Swellendam

Part of the Overberg region in the Western Cape, Swellendam nestles at the foot of the Langeberg Mountain range and is centrally situated about 240km either way from George and Cape Town. Close to the Breede River, those who buy property in Swellendam can take full advantage of the excellent canoeing and watersport activities on offer. Tourists find the area an ideal stopover point, taking part in the hiking and horse riding that is available in the area.

The town of Swellendam grew along the old Cape Wagon Road, which was frequented by early hunters, traders and explorers in the region. In fact, it was known as the “last outpost of civilization” and trade prospered because of it. The houses and homes for sale in the area still display some of the great historical architecture of the time. The streets are wide, as they once catered for the ox carts that made their way through the town and there