Pearly Beach

Pearly Beach, situated 185km from Cape Town and 25km from Gansbaai is famous for its long stretch of sandy white beach, edged with rocky outcrops and peppered with pristine rock pools.

This peaceful little town is still relatively undeveloped and is mainly populated by weekenders or holiday-makers who have permanent homes in the village.

Pearly Beach is a popular angling spot, and on some weekends the beach is lined with fishermen, all trying to catch the biggest fish.The Angling and Recreational Club holds competitions on a regular basis, as well as offering meals and a big-screen TV.

Apart from fishing, the beaches are perfect for long walks and cycles.

Just remember to keep your eyes open for Southern Right Whales, coming here to mate and calve from about July to December. It is said that if the whales are breaching, bad weather is on the way!

Take a daytrip to Gansbaai and De Kelders, to enjoy the marine activities or Baardskeerdersbos for the art route, or chill out at the Platbos Forest.

For more information on the Cape Overberg, visit ShowMe Overberg.