West Coast

The Cape West Coast stretches northwards from Cape Town all the way to the Western Cape’s border with the Northern Cape at the Touws River. The West Coast is populated by unpretentious, down to earth fishermen and their families living in little fishing villages or the slightly larger towns of Langebaan, Saldanha and Lambert’s Bay. This stretch of coastline is also famous for its long stretches of undisturbed beachfront.

The Langebaan Lagoon is one of South Africa’s greatest natural treasures. During summer you’ll find all sorts of people on the shores of the lagoon, kite surfers, fishermen, water skiers and those looking to relax and soak up some sun. A little further north of Langebaan is the town of Saldanha; famous for its work in South Africa’s metal industry, but it is also home to the country’s largest natural bay.

The abundance of fishermen along the Cape West Coast means that some of the most delicious seafood the country has to offer can be found in this area. From old family recipes to world class cuisine, the West Coast is a great place for seafood lovers to treat their taste buds.

West Coast Flowers

During spring time the Cape West Coast is overflowing with flowers. Visitors will be able to see flowers covering the rolling hills in an array of colour that is truly a delight to behold. The little town of Darling, just outside of Cape Town, is famous for its annual flower show and should definitely be a stop for people visiting the area during spring. The town has also recently began hosting an annual rock festival, Rocking the Daisies, which features some of South Africa’s greatest up and coming musicians.

The West Coast National Park is another must see for visitors. The park takes up a large piece of the coastline, between Yzerfontein and Saldanha Bay, and is a great place to see the famous West Coast flowers, as well as the various animals and birds that populate the area.