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Category Archives: The West Coast

The West Coast is best described as an enigma. On land and in the sea, the West Coast never ceases to surprise visitors and long-time inhabitants have found it best to adapt to the contradictions of the land and not to try to understand it. Well, it is said that “variety is the spice of life”, isn’t it?

Where the cold sea and the warm land meets, a barren desert-like landscape is created, which in spring (from late July to September), changes appearance completely, to emerge as a vivid carpet with more than 350 species of wild flowers. This phenomenon only lasts for a relatively short time, leaving the seeds to lie dormant again, waiting for next year’s winter rains to bring them to life.

Although the land is considered inhospitable and barren, the sea yields the most generous crops of seafood imaginable. Local children grow up on delicacies such as crayfish and oysters for which other people have to pay premium prices.

Eking out an existence on this coastline is no mean feat and has shaped the singular character of the people inhabiting the fishing villages on the coast. These villages are also fast becoming popular holiday destinations, sought out by city dwellers desperate to escape the routine and the mundane.

Deeper inland, the Cedarberg Conservation Area protects an unspoiled mountain area where embattled cedars cling stubbornly to the most remote spots. It is a prime hiking area and a large natural art gallery where the many San rock art sites can be found.

The Western Cape shares the West Coast with the Northern Cape Province. The largest stores of diamonds have been mined mainly in the Northern Cape at Alexander Bay. Most of the West Coast Region is undeveloped and one of its most important industrial developments

is the nuclear power station at Koeberg. This site, 30 km from Cape Town, was chosen for its firm rock-bed and easy access to sea-water.

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Aurora
10 Jun 2015

Aurora

  • The West Coast
Aurora, meaning ‘The first light’, is a very small village at the foot of the Piketberg. The area is very hot in summer but the evening breezes blowing from…
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Bitterfontein
10 Jun 2015

Bitterfontein

  • The West Coast
The town took its name from a salty fountain in the vicinity, the Bitterfontein (“Bitter Fountain”). Despite the foul-tasting water, the area is well known…
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Citrusdal
10 Jun 2015

Citrusdal

  • The West Coast
Citrusdal (“Citrus Valley”) was established by the Dutch Reformed Church in 1916. Its surrounded by beautiful countryside and the magnificent Koue Bokkeveld…
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clanwilliam
10 Jun 2015

Clanwilliam

  • The West Coast
Clanwilliam is one of the oldest towns in the country, rich in history and with much to offer nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. It was originally…
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Darling Museum
10 Jun 2015

Darling

  • The West Coast
This small town with the charming name lies some 75 km from Cape Town and is surrounded by vineyards, wheat, dairy and sheep farms. The biggest attraction…
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Ebenhaezer
10 Jun 2015

Ebenhaezer

  • The West Coast
The small village of Ebenhaezer is surrounded by a predominantly farming community that produces mainly lucerne (alfalfa), beans and coriander. Ebenhaezer…
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The village of Eland’s Bay and its surrounds is truly picturesque and the nearby lagoon is a popular bird-watching spot
10 Jun 2015

Elands Bay

  • The West Coast
The village of Eland’s Bay and its surrounds is truly picturesque and the nearby lagoon is a popular bird-watching spot. Surfers frequent the the local…
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Graafwater
10 Jun 2015

Graafwater

  • The West Coast
The origins of Graafwater date back to 1910 when it was built as a railway junction. The area is well-known for its hiking and bird-watching opportunities…
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Hopefield
10 Jun 2015

Hopefield

  • The West Coast
Hopefield was founded on the banks of the Zoute River (“Salty River”) in 1853 and was originally a church community. The town is named for the two surveyors…
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Namaqualand
10 Jun 2015

Jacobs Bay

  • The West Coast
A few kilometres north of Saldanha Bay lies the charming town of Jacobs Bay. The features of the irregular coastline include peninsulas as well as rocky and…
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We are a B&B who aspire to being super hosts and a preferred B&B in the Hilton Area. Come and experience our warm hospitality.
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