Elgin/Grabouw, Western Cape
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- čas přidán 23. 07. 2021
- Elgin seems to be one of those places you always see and pass through on your way to somewhere else, never stopping. Don't make that mistake again, take the time to stop and explore this remarkable valley. Some of the most interesting people we've met, and some of the most interesting wines, move over Franschhoek.
Elgin is a large, lush area of land, circled by mountains, in the Overberg region of South Africa. This broad upland valley lies about 70 km southeast of Cape Town, just beyond the Hottentots Holland Mountains.
The Elgin region is centered on the town of Grabouw.
The Elgin Valley is one of the more intensively farmed districts of South Africa and produces 60% of the national apple crop. Consequently it is now internationally known as the place in South Africa “where the apples come from”. However a recent shift in economic focus has led to Elgin also becoming one of South Africa's most notable and successful wine regions, with the coolest climate of any region in the country. Elgin wines and tourism have consequently become significant parts of the valley's economy.
0:59 The Elgin Railway Market www.elginrailwaymarket.co.za/
2:00 Iona Wine Farm www.iona.co.za/
3:46 Charles Fox MCC charlesfox.co.za/
4:21 Trails End Bike Hotel www.trailsend.bike/
5:02 Peregrine Farm Stall peregrinefarmstall.co.za/
5:41 Elgin Grabouw Tourism elgingrabouw.co.za/
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awesome
Awesome
Must visit
Do it. A fantastic place. ❤️
great video
We loved meeting everyone. Truly remarkable, inspiring people.
Thanks for watching.
Trust the Souties to prefer Elgin. For the rest of us it's Grabouw, and the Grabouw valley.
Elgin valley /Grabouw is a hidden gem. And I think a jealously guarded secret especially by the mountain bikers. It will never be a Greyton or Hermanus and thank heavens for that
100% ❤️
Elgin surrounding is stunning. But the town itself is one of the ugliest around. Every building in the main road is ugly. And each one is a different type of ugly, so they all clash. The new modern building opposite the cop shop is a step in the right direction. Not everything needs to be modern. Many small town has a rustic charm. Grabouw, not even close. The Shoprite area is especially bad. The bridge area could be a paradise. Now it is an open air toilet and a rubbish dump.
What do we want? Peregrine Pies! When do we want it? Now!
Oh yes ❤️
If you do not want to wait in line, go to Orchard. Better priced, better quality, and fewer crowds. But if you are one of those people that only follows crowds, stay at Peregrine. Second best pies are at Houw Hoek. Best pies at Vesdyn in RSE.
Background music is too loud
Noted. Thanks