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Porterville

Porterville

A picturesque town in the Swartland region of the Western Cape, Porterville can be found 140km north of Cape Town on the slopes of the Olifants River Mountains. The town was established in 1863 after the farm Pomona was subdivided into plots and the area named after the popular Attorney General in the Cape, William Porter. Those who buy property in Porterville are bound to bask in the beautiful landscape and tranquil rural atmosphere.

Known as the paragliding and hang-gliding mecca of South Africa, Porterville is also a popular destination for locals who wish to camp in the beautiful outdoors. The town itself is relatively simple in design, with a number of houses for sale dating back to the 1800s. Nearby is the Groot Winterhoek Nature Reserve, as well as wilderness that can be experienced via the Dasklip Pass. Here, the rare Disa can be seen just once a year. Those who are interested in buyin