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The charming and tranquil town of Grabouw exists beautifully within the Western Cape, one of the most popular choices for accommodation among visitors to the Cape. Grabouw is both peaceful and scenic, with the many surrounding greenery and mountains such as Hottentots-Holland and the Houwhoek Mountain that gives this small countryside village is postcard perfect appeal. The town of Grabouw is only an hours drive out from the lively happenings of Cape Town, meaning that visitors to this area can easily extend their travels and explore more of the Western Cape. It is interesting to note that Grabouw is considered South Africa’s Apple country, or “the valley of the apples”, boasting many fertile apple vineyards.
Grabouw produces 65% of the country’s most tasty apples and is also home to Applethwaite, where Edmond Lombardi created one of South Africa’s favourite soft drinks, Appletiser, which is still a favourite today. Apart for its wonderful production of fruits, Grabouw is also famous for its green landscapes, which boast some truly captivating flowers and brightly coloured roses. Grabouw also forms part of the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve, otherwise known as the “heart of the fynbos”, bordering on Grabouw and the Groenland Mountains and offering visitors from all walks of life the chance to encounter the rich bird-life and a range of over 1600 various plant species (of which about 150 are endemic), as well as an abundance of animals living in the reserve that include antelope and leopards. For those wishing to get caught up in this natural beauty and enjoy a unique escape while visiting the Western Cape, Grabouw self-catering accommodation is a great choice for peaceful surroundings. Grabouw is both peaceful and beautiful, with the many surrounding greenery and mountains such as Hottentots-Holland and the Houwhoek Mountain that gives this small countryside village is postcard perfect appeal.
