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Riebeek Kasteel

Riebeek Kasteel

Situated on the slopes of the Kasteelberg Mountain, Riebeek Kasteel is located in the Swartland region of the Western Cape. It is without a doubt one of the most scenically beautiful areas in South Africa, with endless vineyards, olive groves and wheat fields covering the outlying areas. Due to the agriculture that takes place here, there are a number of excellent wine estates and farms for sale. Those who buy houses and homes in Riebeek Kasteel can testify to the area being an oasis in the parched Swartland landscape.

The Kasteelberg Mountain was discovered in 1661 during an expedition into the interior and was named after the Governor of the Cape at the time. William van der Stel later offered land in the area to colonists, when the first farms were established. The town has since grown into a bustling centre of the Riebeek Valley and has an elegant town square surrounded by shops and res