The various regions of the S.A. West Coast

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Within 120km of Cape Town lies Langebaan - the “jewel of the West Coast”, an idyllic little seaside town – tranquil and magnificently beautiful. Founded in 1922, this historical town, once a whaling station has become one of the busiest holiday destinations along the West Coast - a mecca for nature-lovers and water sport enthusiasts alike.

There are few places in the world where you can have a lagoon at your feet and a national park next door. Langebaan offers the best of seaside and country rolled up into one package with the sun-soaked wine-lands of the Western Cape and the wheatlands just a stone's throw away. Enjoy fresh crayfish and wine in an unhurried, relaxed West Coast lifestyle in an unspoilt and rugged natural wonderland.

 

Along the beach at Langebaan
The cosy village nature of Langebaan endures due to its straggling nature and the fact that it is slightly off the beaten track with the National Park as a buffer zone. The sea and its harvest and activities are of paramount interest in the Langebaan community and its beaches are world-renowned.

A view of LangebaanThe seasons on the West Coast are definite and dramatic – which is part of their charm and Langebaan, will leave you with long-lasting memories of a startling blue sea, acres of spring flowers and the enticing smell of fish braai’s.

Famous as a Ramsar Site, Langebaan lagoon is home to more than 250 species of birds, and the West Coast National Park is a world-renowned birding spot with migratory birds from as far as Russia stopping here annually. The park offers many walks for hikers, mountain biking routes and swimming from the unspoilt and beautiful beaches.

 

The harbour at LangebaanDuring the flower season (July – September) the landscape surrounding Langebaan is transformed into a giant garden as the area explodes into a riot of colours when the wild flowers bloom. During winter and early spring one might catch sight of a Southern Right Whale in the lagoon where they return to calve each year.

When it comes to entertainment and eating out Langebaan has loads to offer. Fine restaurants in Langebaan and surrounds. Club Mykonos with it’s casino and marina. Die Strandloper (world famous sea-food eaterie) and Pearly’s on Langebaan’s beach front to name a few.

Langebaan lying as it does in the heart of the West Coast is conveniently situated for discovering the surrounding places of interest. The Swartland Wine route, the West Coast Fossil Park, Saldanha and Paternoster all lie close by.

Langebaan waterscapeLocated at the edge of the tranquil Langebaan lagoon, the town is a famous international landmark for kiters and windsurfers worldwide. Sailing, kayaking, boating, water-skiing and fishing are other popular sports on the Langebaan lagoon, and Kraal Bay in the West Coast National Park must certainly be one of the most beautiful beaches in the world (Eve’s footprints were discovered here).

Other sporting activities in Langebaan include the Gary Player golf course at the Langebaan Country Club, bowling, horse riding and more.

Sunsets on the west-facing coast are legendary producing many dramatic moments as the sun goes down in a blaze of glory. We are sure you will return again and again to this tranquil, magnificently beautiful place.

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