Overberg’s Madeira
Authentic Portuguese food in Bot River.… Read More Overberg’s Madeira
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Platter’s Celebrates 40 Years of Wine
Platter’s by Diners Club South African Wine Guide 2020 – a mouth-full for what is essentially known as the Platter’s Wine Guide – turns 40! For a wine guide 40 IS 40 and every single colour coded publication added to the bulky book we consult when we need some wine guidance. The first Platter’s published in 1980 cost… Read More Platter’s Celebrates 40 Years of Wine
Down By The Bot River
The Bot River lagoon is the closest Overberg version of Blue Lagoon. It brings back memories of the romantic survival movie staring the young Brooke Shields and Christopher Atkins. Benguela Cove has a pontoon that leaves twice daily for a hour and fifteen minute cruise on the Bot River. This is weather dependent so when… Read More Down By The Bot River
Growth of Wine Tourism in the Cape
Great news for Cape Whale Coast Tourism is that Hermanus Wine Route is now the fourth most popular wine route in South Africa. The impact of this news is amplified by the results of a 2017 study conducted by Wesgro in partnership with Explore Sideways that found that wine tourism in the Western Cape has… Read More Growth of Wine Tourism in the Cape
A good game of (responsible) golf
Arabella Hotel & Spa is situated between Kleinmond, Bot River and Hermanus. Snuggly fitting into the Overberg farmlands. This beautiful property has again staked its claim as one of South Africa’s Top Ten Golf Courses. Its easy to see why The Arabella is ranked as one of the best. The lawns are lush and stretches… Read More A good game of (responsible) golf
A good game of (responsible) golf
Arabella Hotel & Spa is situated between Kleinmond, Bot River and Hermanus. Snuggly fitting into the Overberg farmlands. This beautiful property has again staked its claim as one of South Africa’s Top Ten Golf Courses. Its easy to see why The Arabella is ranked as one of the best. The lawns are lush and stretches… Read More A good game of (responsible) golf
Bot Rivier – an Overberg Station
Talented photographer Herman van Bon posted this Bot Rivier Station picture and it was so awesome I had to repost. …. Botrivier, Western Cape, South Africa via Out of this world — Herman van Bon Photography
Manny’s Piri Piri in Bot River
Slap bang in the small Overberg village of Bot River is a restaurant that insists that their piri piri is not Portuguese. The place is called Manny’s and they serve Madeiran food. The espetada, chicken piri piri and prawns – all yum. Milho Frito, or fried porridge came as a whopping surprise. Fortunately all good.… Read More Manny’s Piri Piri in Bot River
Overberg Country Lunch at Rivendell, Bot River
The Rivendell vineyards is a lush spot of green between Bot River and Hermanus. These roadside vineyards produce Sauvignon Blanc and Shiraz grapes only. The fruit of which can be enjoyed with lunch on the premises where the Rivendeli is open 7 days a week. During the week light lunches are served and on Fridays and… Read More Overberg Country Lunch at Rivendell, Bot River
Overberg Country Lunch… the journey continues
Sunday lunch is my reward for another week well done. A small celebration which requires good food and wine. Not far from my home in Vermont is the restaurant Forage. Situated on the wine and olive farm, Wildekrans, Forage must be one of the Overberg’s finest eateries. A perfect country setting for a lazy, indulging Sunday… Read More Overberg Country Lunch… the journey continues
Frieda Lloyd Explores 