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Visit Porterville

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Visit Porterville

Porterville is located in the Western Cape‘s Swartland region, approximately 150km northeast of Cape Town at the foot of the Olifants River Mountains. This charming country town sits at an elevation of 220 metres above sea level, where the rolling wheat fields of the Riebeek Valley meet the dramatic sandstone cliffs of the Groot Winterhoek mountains.

Founded in 1863 as a church centre for local farmers, Porterville enjoys a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters. The town’s unique position between mountain and valley creates spectacular scenery and diverse ecosystems, from fynbos-covered slopes to fertile farmlands. Its location along the R44 route makes it easily accessible while maintaining a peaceful rural atmosphere.

Places To Stay

3-Star Hotels

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