Ok, be honest now. How often have you made holiday plans to stay in Worcester? We’ve driven straight through this historic Breede Valley town a few times, perhaps stopping for a takeaway lunch. Most people are more familiar with well-known winelands areas such as Stellenbosch and Franschhoek.

Also known as The Valley of Champions, you may think that this seemingly sleepy region of the Western Cape doesn’t have much to offer, but it’s time to think again. The Worcester Wine & Olive Route is seriously overlooked as a holiday destination. I’ll be sharing just some of the fantastic places there are to eat, sleep, play and explore. I have no doubt there are more than ten reasons to visit Worcester, but grab a cuppa and I’ll tell you about the experiences I enjoyed in this under-rated town and the surrounding area.

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