The West Coast
The Cape West Coast Region, spreads from Darling in the south, as far north as Vanrhynsdorp, and along the R27 and coastal roads from Yzerfontein in the south to Strandfontein in the north. The Cape West Coast is synonymous with the fishing lifestyle. From the earliest days in South African history, fishermen realised that the cold Benguela current created conditions ideal for seafood. The local enjoy delicacies such as crayfish and oysters, and visitors come in their droves for a taste of the ...
In August and September, the wildflower displays on the Cape West Coast and the in the Northern Cape are considered to be among ..
Aquasky, the atmospheric water company based in Paarl Cape Town specialises in producing and bottling the highest quality water...
Community safety efforts in and around Langebaan were boosted this month, thanks to the handover of new high visibility vests to t
There’s nowhere better to enjoy the rugged charm of the West Coast than in a hidden gem on Route 27. Summer or winter...
Earlier this month I posted about my adventure in the Northern Cape to see the annual floral display mother nature puts...
This bay isn't really known of yet and you may find yourself enjoying the Kraal Bay beach all to yourself...
Out of the six sites world-wide where Cape gannets breed, Bird Island is the only breeding site that is easily accessed by the...
The Cape West Coast is better known for fishing villages, unspoiled beauty and its hospitable people, but the mountain-bike...
Unique accommodation in Paternoster, wigwam style, another little gem that is well worth investigating. Ever heard of glamping?
A two-day hike up the West Coast is becoming quite the annual pilgrimage. I was doing research on roadside plants for my...
Langebaan has long been considered the playground of the Cape's rich and famous. The water-sports capital of the Western Cape...
Since I was 16 years old, my camping trips up the West Coast have been held up by the N7 roadworks - now pristine beach camping ..
It doesn't take long for a kayak adventure on Langebaan's smooth lagoon to banish Marianne Heron's dread of the deep. Thanks to...
Towards the end of winter this year, Peter Borchert and Heila Frieslich took to the R27, heading north from Cape up the West Coast
The West Coast stretches from Cape Town to Namibia and offers many treasures along the way, including the picturesque village ...
On the farm Langrietvlei, 22km from Hopefield, on the Velddrif road, are two hikes along the Berg River. Set amongst the fynbos ..
The Kersfontein farm near Hopefield is a national monument, situated in a beautiful landscape, with the Berg River running ...
Combine bird watching on the Darling and Yzerfontein Routes with the spring flowers or visit in summer - a most enjoyable outing.
The Bergkraal 4x4 route, near Klawer and Clanwilliam is a must do adventure for all the family. Make a weekend of the outing ...
Voted one of the "Top Ten Sea Views to Dine For" by National Geographic, Muisbosskerm is the first Open Air Restaurant in SA ...
Hiking in the West Coast National Park has many different sides to the experience, but it goes without saying that the flowers ...
Cycle the West Coast NP and enjoy the wild flowers and the views of the lagoon from the top of Seeberg. MTB & cycle routes.
Verlorenvlei, is a RAMSAR site, consisting of one the largest marshlands along southern Africa's West Coast, between Elands Bay ..
The wild flowers of the Cape West Coast and Namaqualand, in South Africa, are regarded as a botanical wonderland. Tourists ...
The Cape Wild Flowers are one of the natural wonders of the world. The arid areas of the Cape West Coast and Namaqualand are ...
Strandkombuis Seafood Restaurant is located right on the famous sixteen mile beach in Yzerfontein, in an unusual Bedouin tent ...
The San Bushmen are the first inhabitants of South Africa. Their fascinating culture is on display at !Khwa ttu, near Yzerfontein.
The hulking mass of the Gifberg looms above the plains south of Vanrhynsdorp in the Western Cape and glows orange in the late ...
The Berg River and the coast around St Helena Bay, so rich in fish, has attracted fishermen for generations.The fishing community
Velddrif birding is a hotspot for waders with over 200 species in the area at the estuary of the Berg River, a proposed RAMSAR ...
The West Coast and Cederberg wine regions offer award winning wines, all unique in the fruitiness and flavour of their climatic ..
If you love wine, drive a wine route to the West Coast and Cederberg, and enjoy the scenery, fresh seafood, wine and activities ..
The Darling Cellars in the Western Cape, was established in 1996 in the beautiful West Coast region, demarcated as Wine of Origin
Cloof Wines, near Darling in the Western Cape, set in a nature reserve and vineyards, has won wine accolades aplenty for the range
Groote Post Winery has it all. Excellent wines, historical architecture, a restaurant with scrumptious meals to balance wines ...
Lutzville Winery, situated on the banks of the mighty Olifants River, benefits from the unique local climate to nurture the ...
Melkboomsdrift wines have won several awards at the Young Wine Makers Show of South Africa and are well worth tasting.
Stoumann’s Winery near Vredendal, is situated in the heart of the fertile Olifants River Valley of the Western Cape.
Namaqua Wines offers visitors an excellent wine tasting experience on the banks of the Olifants River in Vredendal.
Klawer Cellars is situated in the beautiful wine growing valley between Clanwilliam and Vredendal. Taste award winning wines ...
The Stellar Organic Winery, situated in Trawal near the Cederberg, is the world's largest producer of no-added-sulphur wines ...
For those who live there – and for surf riders especially – there’s no place like Eland’s Bay.
Let your bicycle become a time machine on a two-and-a-half day trip up the spectacular West Coast.
The 27th running of the prestigious Langebaan Down Wind Dash, from Langebaan to Saldanha, was held on 14 January. Reputed to ...
Lazy days along the shore, soaking up the sun and feasting on everything the season has to offer. Sound appealing? Then take a ...
Kaijaiki meaning small, humble dwelling, offers a homely atmosphere with a country kitchen and home-cooked meals are prepared...
Isabellas Restaurant floor is covered with black mussel shells and the walls with fish nets. It portrays Lambert's Bay as a...
Froggy's offers fine food and a relaxed romantic atmosphere. Quality ingredients are used to create ingenious recipes that make...
The Farmhouse Hotel looking at the breathtaking Langebaan Lagoon is the perfect place to spend time with family and friends...
Die Rooi Granaat is a hub for local information and serves great food. On entering, one immediately feels welcome & at home...
Chicory Cheese Café, is about feeling good, enjoying life and establishing a foundation for healthy eating. Sit inside or...
The Captains Cabin Pub & Restaurant is a warm and vibrant restaurant fifty metres from the coast of Saldanha. You will find it...
Cafe Mosaic has a family orientated, relaxed atmosphere and offers a venue where locals and visitors can enjoy a rendevoux in...
The Cabin Restaurant specialises in Seafood. From the simplest meals come the sweetest tastes: fresh fish, a few herbs and...
Enjoy panoramic views of the Cederberg Mountains, Clanwilliam and Graafwater from the top of Platklip, which you'll climb from ...
More than 250 hectares of rolling, snow-white dunes lie just outside Lamberts Bay. Under the trusty guidance of Oom Joos ...
Langebaan Golf Course is part of the Langebaan Country Estate situated on the West Coast of the Western Cape Province ...
The West Coast National Park, is centered on a large tidal lagoon and covers an excellent cross section of west coast habitat ...
Die Strandloper is a world-class seafood restaurant situated on the idyllic West Coast beach at Langebaan.
This quaint little beach restaurant in Paternoster on the West Coast overlooks perfect-white, endless beaches in a romantic...
Yzerfontein on the West Coast is a paradise fishing town, situated on a rocky headland with perfect beaches on either side...
The Five Bay Trail is a gentle trail that hugs the coastline between the bays of Paternoster and Jacobsbaai on the West Coast.
This 4km trail near Clanwilliam is an easy-walking trail for the whole family that visits nine incredible sites of rock art...
The Langebaan is the ideal spot on the West Coast to learn and enjoy a host of watersports activities...
The Postberg section of the West Coast National Park is renowned for its annual wildflower display in August and September.
Boesmanland Plaaskombuis in Langebaan on the West Coast offers a menu of traditional foods that have been available for...
Langebaan Lagoon and Saldanha Bay on the West Coast are percect paradises for recreational fishing...
Wille Magrietjie in Jacobs Bay on the West Coast is one of those rare shops where everything you see, you want...
The West Coast Fossil Park in South Africa is one of the richest fossil fields on the planet and is world-renowned...
The Cape Columbine Nature Reserve is home to Tietiesbaai, one of the most beautiful beaches on the West Coast of South Africa.
On the banks of the Berg River, in an original century-old fishhouse, is an original West Coast fish restaurant.
Th Berg River estuary and flood plain cover a vast area around the town of Velddrif, extending 40km inland along one of ...
In August and September, the wildflower displays on the Cape West Coast and the Northern Cape are considered to be among the ...
The azure water of the Langebaan Lagoon is the focal point of the West Coast National Park. Thousands of seabirds ...
Die Vlei, in the Rocher Pan Nature Reserve on the West Coast is a prime birding spot...
Baboon Point is the preferred fishing spot in Elands Bay because the surf zone along the coast is often very rough...
The West Coast Crayfish trail is a 6-day guided trail along the pristine and virtually untouched coastline of the West Coast.
Verlorenvlei is one of the most important eco-systems in the Western Cape and one of the largest natural wetlands in South Africa.
The mountain biking trail on Keurbos Farm in the Cederberg offers spectacular views of Clanwilliam Dam and the Niewoudt Pass...
The Elandsberg Cycle Trail in the heart of the Cape floral kingdom offers beautiful views of the Elandsberg and Cederberg regions.
Lambert's Bay on the West Coast is a popular fishing spot in South Africa, particularly for its catches of West Coast Steenbras.
Wander through the edge of the cold Atlantic and meander through misty dunes in the Namaqua National Park.
Doring Bay is a West Coast town well known for rock and surf fishing for West Coast Steenbras, Galjoen ...
See the diversity of birds in the seashore, tidal mudflats, saltmarsh, strandveld, cultivated fields and Renosterveld habitats ...
This five-day hiking trail covers 75 kms of wild and lonely West Coast coastline. It is best hiked between November and April ...
One of the ten major mountain passes constructed by the SA road engineer Thomas Bain linking Nieuwoudtville to Van Rhynsdorp ...
This is a bay for all seasons with a history longer than memory and a sense of the spectacular....
It may not be the best known of our parks, but the West Coast National Park is full of historical and wildlife wonder, and is just waiting to be discovered ....