10 Unique things about Calitzdorp
Calitzdorp offers a rich tapestry of unique attractions and natural wonders, making it a must-visit destination for every type of traveller – from adventurers to leisure seekers to nature enthusiasts.
- The town, situated on the longest wine route in the world, has no less than 7 wine cellars.
- There are 21 mountain passes accessible within a 130-kilometre radius.
- It is home to the oldest cement dam of its kind in SA – The Nel’s River dam.
- The town’s Dutch Reformed Church is a National Monument.
- St Mark’s is the 2nd smallest Anglican chapel in the world.
- Gamkaberg Nature Reserve is home to the endangered Cape Mountain Zebra.
- World-renowned handmade pipes are crafted in Calitzdorp.
- There is a mineral-rich natural hot spring located 24km from Calitzdorp.
- One of three places in the world where you can see the spectacular Red Stone Hills iron-rich conglomerates.
- It’s part of the Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Reserve, the only area in the world where three global biodiversity hotspots converge.
