Defined by its rugged shorelines, coastal vegetation, heritage fishing villages and unpretentious lifestyle, the West Coast still holds an element of the wild unknown. With a tangibly strong culture of fisher folk who have been the guardians of the land that supports them, the quaint small wooden fishing boats and simple lives by the sea, are qualities that draw visitors fromm across the globe. Loved by many, the dramatic coastline, changeable seas, white sandy beaches and cerulean blue skies creep under your skin and seep into your saul. Perhaps the most beautiful of all the quaint villages is Langebaan, with its natural wonders, blue lagoon and azure skies.
With the lagoon as its focal point, life here is based on watersports and enjoying the outdoors. The West Coast National Park is a haven for lovers of ecology and nature and is a Ramsar site with a myriad of flora and fauna. The Park is home to over 350 bird species and the spring flowers attracts hoards of visitors from all over Defined by its rugged shorelines, coastal vegetation, heritage fishing villages and unpretentious lifestyle, the West Coast still holds an element of the wild unknown. With a tangibly strong culture of fisher folk who have been the guardians of the land that supports them, the quaint small wooden fishing boats and simple lives by the sea, are qualities that draw visitors fromm across the globe. Loved by many, the dramatic coastline, changeable seas, white sandy beaches and cerulean blue skies creep under your skin and seep into your saul. Perhaps the most beautiful of all the quaint villages is Langebaan, with its natural wonders, blue lagoon and azure skies.
With the lagoon as its focal point, life here is based on watersports and enjoying the outdoors. The West Coast National Park is a haven for lovers of ecology and nature and is a Ramsar site with a myriad of flora and fauna. The Park is home to over 350 bird species and the spring flowers attracts hoards of visitors from all over the world during the months of August and September.
A well known kitesurfing and wind surfing spot, Langebaan hosts many international watersport events through-out the year, including sailing regattas.
Also enjoy a round of golf at the Langebaan Country Estate with its 18-hole course. |