Barrydale is the perfect destination, or stopover, for visitors wishing to unwind and relax, far removed from the stresses and strains of city life.  The main attraction in Barrydale is the tranquility of the town and the surrounding flora.  Barrydale is situated in transitional veldt on the northern opening of the Tradouws pass leading through the Langeberg mountain range. The mountain range on the south of the town has fynbos vegetation, while the area north of the town is the beginning of the winter rainfall succulent Karoo.

For the most energetic there are hiking trails, walks through pristine fynbos, bird watching and freshwater angling.   The village is ideally situated for day trips into the surrounding countryside where there are a number of spectacular mountain passes waiting to be explored.

Cellars in and around town are the Barrydale Cellar, one of South Africa's top potstill brandy producers, and Joubert-Tradauw Private Cellar. Enjoy a glass of Chardonnay with a traditional tapas platter under the vines.

More activities and sight seeing ...

Hot springs; game reserve; wine tasting; quadbiking; mountain biking; succulent garden; 4X4 trails; nature reserves; labyrinth.

To find out more about Barrydale and its surround, places to stay, where to eat or to get the contact details of the activities mentioned, please contact the Barrydale Tourism Bureau.

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