Mineral-rich Water
Caledon is known for the hot, mineral-rich water which burbles out of the ground in the hills above the village. It has attracted tourists in search of relaxation for years.
The settlement itself began in 1710, when a Mr. Ferdinand Appel got the right to control the springs, as long as he built accommodation to house the visitors. A town was finally established by the British in 1813 and, as always, named after the current governor at the Cape, the Earl of Caledon.
At first, the Spa itself was little more than a warm, muddy pit surrounded by several unassuming hostelries. Then, in the Victorian Era, a rather splendid bath house was constructed, and the accommodation was upgraded to the standards of the day.
Today, the Caledon Spa has been incorporated into the Caledon Hotel and Spa, and it offers a comprehensive range of beauty therapies.
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