The West Coast is an easy drive from Cape Town and the Winelands, and all you need do is head onto the N7. The scenic West Coast National Park, less than an hour from the Mother City, boasts an exceptional window on the fauna and flora of the region, and is well worth a visit.
Villages such as Paternoster, Langebaan and Churchhaven are steeped in marine history, blending the character of traditional fishing villages with that of a beach culture where time seems to stand still. Aqua action enthusiasts trip from around the globe to visit the mind-expanding Langebaan Lagoon system, an unparalleled paddler’s paradise.
Shimmering turquoise bays, shell-strewn beaches and dramatic rock outcrops not only entice kakaykers and surfskiers, but anglers, scuba divers, surfers, kiteboarders, snorkelers and all kinds of ocean explorers alike. They come here to escape the rat race, braving the waves of Cape Columbine Nature Reserve to whoop it up with inquisitive Cape fur seals cavorting in the swells.
Close encounters with southern right whales, huge sunfish and more than 250 species of resident and migratory birds are a few of the other highlights awaiting you along this arid shoreline snaking north towards Namibia.
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