Western Cape Article - South African Vacations

REGIONSThe Western Cape is divided into eight regions, namely the Breede River Valley, the CapeMetropole, the Central Karoo, the Garden Route, the Klein (Little) Karoo, Overberg, the WestCoast and the Wine lands.BREEDE RIVER VALLEYBreede River Valley Tourism23 Baring Str, Worcester, 6850.Tel: +27 (0) 23 348 2795Fax: +27 (0) 23 347 4678E-mail: jdamens@breedevallei.gov.zaWebsite: http://www.worcester.co.zaThe Breede River Valley is surrounded by majestic mountains and is intensively cultivatedwith orchards, vineyards and wheat lands. The region offers superb views of gigantic cliffs,translucent streams and vast variety of fauna and flora species. The valley was named afterthe Breede (Broad) River that curves its way, snake-like, through the region.The Breede River Valley is the largest of the three fruit- and wine-producing districts in theWestern Cape. This intensively cultivated area boasts some of the top winemakers in thecountry and is also a leading racehorse breeding area.21