It’s That Kind of Place
A few km away from Genadendal is the little village of Greyton. This attractive cluster of white-washed houses is a popular weekend getaway for well-heeled Capetonians, and property prices are very high, despite the remote location.
The main street offers a country store, several appealing coffee shops and a Post Office. But the humble High Street of Greyton can’t hide the wealth hidden away in the sandy lanes that lead off the main thoroughfare. The roads are dripping with trees, the houses are confidently quaint, and the little country gardens are bursting with flowers. All this makes Greyton a delightful place, glowing with the healthy sheen of rural prosperity.
I would not be surprised if wellness and healing centres start springing up here. It’s that kind of place. For walkers, Greyton has a lovely location right under the peaks of the Riviersonderend Mountains, and the well known Boesmanskloof walking trail runs from Greyton, over the peaks, to the village of McGregor on the other side of the range.
A Bit of History
This attractive town is named after Sir George Grey and was once the site of the farm Weltevreden. Today Greyton is a safe, quaint little village, where a beautiful natural setting and old traditions reign supreme. Greyton, is situated about 40 km from the N2, on the R406, and is just an hour from Cape Town.
Greyton offers a host of activities, including numerous craft shops, restaurants, art galleries and the regular Saturday morning market. Here you will be able to purchase fresh local produce, home cooked delicacies and charming village-made crafts are all on offer. In springtime, Greyton comes alive for the annual Greyton Rose Fair.
Escape into the heart of the scenic Overberg with gorgeous accommodation in Greyton, a small town with lots of charm, local hospitality and ...
Established in a fertile valley at the foot of the Riviersonderend mountains in 1854, Greyton has retained much of its rural charm: thatched...