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THE STORY WEAVERCLICK HERE FOR DETAILS OF THE PRINCE ALBERT WRITERS' GUILD BOOK
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NEWSLETTER
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Prince Albert An oasis in the Great Karoo where water from springs in the Swartberg mountains runs through the village in furrows, bringing gardens and orchards to life. The first settlers arrived in 1762 and established a farm called Kweekvallei, Valley of Plenty. By 1845 a little village had sprung up, named after Queen Victoria's consort. Tourism drives our economy and our guest accommodation caters for every taste and pocket. Our restaurants serve Karoo cuisine at reasonable prices. We boast an art gallery, a wonderful Museum, a weavery, tannery and dairy. Our shops stock Cape Mohair products, local olives and dried fruits. You can visit our farms, enjoy holistic health treatments, explore the night skies with an astronomer - and take a walk or two! We regularly hold festivals, including the Town and Olive Festival in April, a Witblitzfees in August and the Harvest festival in November. Story-telling evenings or an Afternoon of Words and Music form part of the festivities. A circular drive across the Swartberg Pass and back through Meiringspoort is a must, as is a trip along the Weltevrede road or out towards the Gamkapoort Dam to watch the sunset, with your sundowners at hand.
For all you could ever wish to know about Prince Albert, visit the Tourism Bureau website at www.patourism.co.za and the village business site at www.princealbert.org.za Both were built and are maintained by The Story Weaver. Contact Ailsa Tudhope at Tel/fax: 023 5411 211 PO Box 193, Prince Albert, 6930
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Prince Albert nestles at the foot of the Swartberg Mountains
Simplicity is used to full effect - here the shadow is as decorative as the plant. a picture from prince albert images |
