Albertinia (E17): 16

Name:Albertinia

Google count: 138 000 on june 21 2008
Date:

Historic fact:

http://www.southerncape.co.za/towns/albertinia/welcome.html

Picturesquely situated between the Indian Ocean in the South and the Langeberg mountain range in the North along the N2 route between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth (35 km. from Gouritzmond, 37 km. from Riversdale and 52 km. from Mossel Bay) one will find this peaceful country village which has retained much of the character of a typical late 18th and early 19th century trade outpost. The town was named after the Rev. J R Albertyn.

The area surrounding Albertinia is an eco-paradise with breathtaking views stretching from the coastal area right along the Gourits River over the dune lands to the South of the N2 up into the foothills of the Langeberg Mountains to the North.

http://www.capesouthcoast.co.za/albertinia.html

Other interesting info:

Albertinia is the country's foremost source of aloe juice that is used in the health and skin care industry. There are two aloe factories in Albertinia that extract juice and gel from the harvested aloe blades.


http://www.albertinia.co.za/

Where to stay:Albertinia Hotel (Widely known for their excellent and tasty food).

http://www.countryroads.co.za/albertina.html

www.albertiniahotel.co.za/

For more info on the town and details of overnight facilities
contact the Tourism Bureau on
Tel. No. National: (028) 735-1000 International: +27 28 735 1000