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The Inside Guide to Elgin

By Inside Guide

Excerpt from Inside Guide / Cape Town :: 18 NOVEMBER 2024

This view-drenched valley of plenty is so much more than a pitstop.

There are hidden gems, and then there are gems that hide in plain sight. The Elgin Valley is one such not-so-hidden gem, often dismissed as a mere pitstop on the way to somewhere else. But don’t miss out: bounded by majestic mountains and stretched out like a gently rumpled duvet, this expansive, undulating valley is a slice of paradise. Expect blossoming apple trees, brilliant green vines, rich, red earth, riotous birdsong and even the occasional caracal – all just an easy hour’s drive from Cape Town. You’re likely to begin on well-trodden ground – at either Peregrine or Houw Hoek farm stalls, both of which are popular for good reason – but then it’s time to take the road less travelled, leaving the rush of the N2 far behind as you enter the Cape’s verdant orchard.

Find out Where to stay, Where to eat, Things to do and which Wine farms to visit. Happy wandering.

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