Barrydale, Western Cape South Africa

Barrydale is a village located on the border of the Overberg and Klein Karoo regions of the Western Cape Province in South Africa. Named after Joseph Barry, a well known merchant of the 19th century it is situated at the northern end of the Tradouw's pass which winds its way through the mountains to Swellendam.
Barrydale's history dates back to the early 18th century when farmers moved into the area looking for fertile arable land with water. The community built their church on a spot where the R62 and R324 roads meet. In the days before the church was built there were a number of nagmaal houses (houses where Holy Communion could be celebrated) and a school, but not much else. The Dutch Reformed Community of Barrydale came into being in 1878 when land was purchased to build the church.
As the farmers in the area were encouraged to plant vineyards and orchards, it was natural that a winery and distillery would eventually be built. In 1940 the Barrydale Koöperatiewe Wynkelder was formed and a distillery established giving rise to the wine industry in the area. Joseph Barry Brandy, produced locally, was voted best brandy in the world in 2003.
Over the years the village grew and eventually a municipality was established in 1921. Today there is an estimated population of ~4100 permanent residents. The population increases dramatically in the tourist season, with visitors drawn by arts and crafts displays including textiles, jewellery and African souvenirs.
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For more information:
0:00 Barrydale Handweavers barrydaleweavers.co.za/
0:44 Leslie Howard lesliehoward767/ blankbooks.co.za/woodstock/2501806-barrydale-unplugged-signed-9780620581882.html
1:16 MUD www.mud.co.za/
1:39 Karoo Art Hotel www.karooarthotel.co.za/
1:53 Flora Cameron https:/ www.overberginfo.com/a-botanist-named-flora/
2:12 Swellendam Tourism www.visitswellendam.co.za/barrydale

[@MrElhabib123]

Love Klein Karoo ❤Barrydale

[@robynschoon3270]

Lovely video....we've just bought a little cottage in Barrydale, and I can't wait to be gardening, and to be a part of this magical village in the Klein Karoo!

[@AfricanTravelCrew]

How lucky are you. I'm sure you'll have many happy years in this lovely little town and welcoming community.

[@Torridon22]

Amazing channel and content - thank you ❤

[@AfricanTravelCrew]

Thank you for spending time with us. And a HUGE thank you for the SUPER

[@jennyschoeman5825]

Thanks for beautiful vidio. Love Barrydale.

[@AfricanTravelCrew]

Thank you for watching. ❤️

[@jennyschoeman5825]

@@AfricanTravelCrew Subscribe thanks, will share👍

[@ddejager7717]

So much more to the town than what was showcased in this short film, definitely moving up on the list, houses being renovated, new ones built, it has 'arrived' as the say.

[@AfricanTravelCrew]

100%

[@markhamilton146]

Wonderful!!!

[@AfricanTravelCrew]

Thank you for watching

[@lindareid7153]

Aww, thank you. Homesick ! 😚

[@AfricanTravelCrew]

Maybe a sign to come home and visit😉 thanks for watching. ❤️

[@61sunset]

Stunning area and town. Love the people, who seem so down to earth and genuine. Loving your videos.

[@AfricanTravelCrew]

Barrydale suprises me. Pleasantly. I agree with you, the people are lovely, and so interesting. Thank you so much for watching and the kind words. You've made my day. ❤️

[@davidjansson1684]

Dog says she wants to live in Barrydale

[@AfricanTravelCrew]

Good move

[@garygoldstein3061]

Where’s Ant?

[@AfricanTravelCrew]

Ant?

[@garygoldstein3061]

@@AfricanTravelCrew the owner artist at the Hub in Main Street.

[@AfricanTravelCrew]

@@garygoldstein3061 I've made a note to grab him for an interview on my way through next time. Please let us know of anyone else you think needs to be included.

[@wardieleppan8443]

I love the Karoo and my sister lives there but with all these videos of the Karoo, you consistently only interview white residents. This is a serious oversight

[@AfricanTravelCrew]

Not from lack of trying believe me. We had some luck in Ladismith and van Wyksdorp. If you are able to assist please let us know. We honestly do our best to try and confirm people and find people in the short time we are there. We were dropped at 11pm numerous times in Zoar and Uniondale.

[@wardieleppan8443]

@@AfricanTravelCrew I'm living in Canada so not able to help. Why the rush in each town? (Are you being contracted to do this series and hence tied to their schedule?) Can you not also just interview random people in the street?

[@AfricanTravelCrew]

@@wardieleppan8443 we pay this all ourselves and every day costs money. Not as easy as you think to just interview people on the street. When last were you here?

[@wardieleppan8443]

@@AfricanTravelCrew I realize it is difficult but it comes across as imbalanced if you only interview the pigmentary challenged types. (Love the Karoo so still enjoy the videos but do find they lack the diversity.) (I was last there four years ago.)

[@AfricanTravelCrew]

@@wardieleppan8443 it's changed quite a bit. People also don't just want to be on video. We are working on diversity and always top of mind. Thanks for your constructive input. ❤️