Caledon
South Africa · Western CapeZA
Place in Western Cape, South Africa
Caledon, originally named Swartberg, is a town in the Overberg region in the Western Cape province of South Africa, located about 100 kilometres (62 mi) east of Cape Town next to mineral-rich hot springs. As of 2011 it had a population of 13,020. It is located in, and the seat of, the Theewaterskloof Local Municipality.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 13,020
- Coordinates
- -34.230, 19.427
- Timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Elevation
- 247 m
Overview of Caledon
Caledon is a low-key town in Western Cape, South Africa. With 13,020 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. Because it is southern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Travel interests covered here include adventure, nightlife and sports.
Things to do in Caledon
Adventure in Caledon
(1)On the adventure side, Caledon offers Escape Room. Everything listed here comes from what Caledon is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Nightlife in Caledon
(1)On the nightlife side, Caledon offers Wine Bars. Everything listed here comes from what Caledon is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Sports in Caledon
(1)Under sports, Caledon is tagged with Snow Tubing. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Caledon.
Wellness in Caledon
(1)Under wellness, Caledon is tagged with Therms. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Caledon.
Best time to visit Caledon
Winter-sports plans point to June to August. The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month.
Getting there & around
Access Caledon through a larger town in Western Cape; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Africa/Johannesburg.
Similar destinations
Places near Caledon that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Caledon known for?
- Caledon is mainly a destination for adventure, nightlife and sports, set in Western Cape, South Africa with around 13,020 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Caledon?
- You can plan around Escape Room, Wine Bars, Snow Tubing and Therms in Caledon. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Caledon?
- Winter-sports plans point to June to August. The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month.
- Where is Caledon located?
- Administratively, Caledon sits in Western Cape, South Africa — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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