Barrydale
The beautiful little town of Barrydale is one of the Western Cape's best-kept secrets. Located in the heart of the Tradouw Valley and situated along the slopes of the majestic Langeberge Mountains, Barrydale exudes a tranquillity and serenity that is often a welcome and refreshing change from the constant happenings and goings-on of the busier areas of the Western Cape. Easily accessible and within reasonable distance of many delightful attractions, visitors to Barrydale are in for a wonderful sojourn that gives new meaning to the phrase 'getting away from it all'.
Not surprisingly, Barrydale was first discovered and settled by farmers looking for fertile land and a suitable climate in which to grow their crops and vineyards; today, it is evident that they succeeded as Barrydale's landscape is splattered with fruit trees, as well as orchards of pears, apricots, apples, figs, oranges, peaches, and grapes. Another advantage Barrydale has is its magnificent weather. Visitors will be able to see scintillating scenery virtually any time of the year they visit here, which is a definite perk when it comes to deciding where to have a much-needed break away from the city.
Additionally, Barrydale is located in close proximity to the sumptuous Route 62, which happens to be the longest wine route in the world. For the wine connoisseur, travelling through here is an absolute must as it promises you the wine-experience you have always dreamed of. Other attractions one can access from Barrydale includes the hot springs at Warmwaterberg, the Manger Farm at Lemoenshoek, and the world-famous Garden Route, which further opens travellers up to a world of endless possibilities.
