{"id":298807,"date":"2024-11-06T14:15:33","date_gmt":"2024-11-06T12:15:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/bloemnewsexpress\/clarens-among-envied-locales-20241105\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T15:30:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T13:30:35","slug":"clarens-among-envied-locales-20241105","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/bloemnewsexpress\/clarens-among-envied-locales-20241105\/","title":{"rendered":"Clarens among envied locales"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Clarens is one of the most envied destinations in South Africa, as revealed by a recent survey conducted among 3 000 South Africans. The survey by Top10OnlineCasinos has the Free State town ranked 30th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nestled in the foothills of the Maluti Mountains, Clarens is known for its artistic community and natural beauty, thus often referred to as the \u201cJewel of the Free State\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The town offers a quiet, scenic lifestyle with a vibrant art scene, making it a popular retreat for creatives and nature lovers alike. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the history that can be traced online, the town was established in 1912 and named after the town of Clarens in Switzerland, where the exiled Paul Kruger, former president of the South African Republic, spent his last days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The town is one of the most treasured small towns in South Africa. It is also known for the several creative arts and crafts shops that offer visitors a wide range of curious and original artwork, spectacular sandstone mountains and wonderful climate. Clarens has recently been acclaimed for having the best trout fishing waters in South Africa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are numerous things to do in Clarens, and spots for tourists to explore. Also, the town is the gateway when looking to escape and take on adventures in the Golden Gate Highlands National Park. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While Clarens represents the Free State well, the survey results underscore a clear trend, with the Western Cape leading with 19 envied locations, followed by KwaZulu-Natal with six and Gauteng with five.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"embed image\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Town\" data-imageid=\"02ed42d6-b326-4f77-94e9-f53b0ab2ff02\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/12384\/167d8d3b58584bc8bf7939f764850438.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/bloemnewsexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/987d9d36dd954176b8808991a34527c7.jpg\" style=\"max-width:620px;\"><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;Die Spens Clarens is one of the jewel accommodations of the town located in the eastern Free State.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Cape Town and its surrounding areas dominate South Africa\u2019s list of most envied lifestyles.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"j4hieP4MCu\"><a href=\"https:\/\/top10onlinecasinos.co.za\/south-africas-most-envied-lifestyles\/\">Survey Reveals South Africa\u2019s Most Envied Lifestyles<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Survey Reveals South Africa\u2019s Most Envied Lifestyles&#8221; &#8212; Top10OnlineCasinos.co.za\" src=\"https:\/\/top10onlinecasinos.co.za\/south-africas-most-envied-lifestyles\/embed\/#?secret=btafrKLcgZ#?secret=j4hieP4MCu\" data-secret=\"j4hieP4MCu\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This concentration highlights the region\u2019s appeal, offering a unique blend of coastal beauty, luxurious living and proximity to natural landscapes that resonate with South Africans seeking both convenience and exclusivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In first place, Camps Bay stands out with its stunning blend of mountains and sea. 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