Nestled at the foot of the Cederberg mountains in the Olifants River Valley, this town is famous for the citrus fruit grown here, and natural hot springs. Other than that, there are a few options in nearby Langebaan, such as Die Strandloper for fresh seafood and koeksisters.ĭistance from Cape Town 1.5 hours Citrusdal Where to eat The ocean, of course! Catch some fish and stick them on the fire, just like our hunter-gatherer ancestors used to do. Where to stay For the authentic Churchhaven experience, you’ll want to stay in one of the secluded beach cottages that have been made available for holiday hire, such as Whaler’s Way, which has a veranda right on the sandy shore and the obligatory hammock! They are referred to as “Eve’s footprints”’, which is appropriate since the West Coast National Park feels like it could well be the Garden of Eden. They are believed to be 117 000 years old, making them the oldest known footprints belonging to an anatomically modern human.
The area around the lagoon is populated by ostriches and flamingos, and the occasional whale or dolphin can be sighted from shore.ĭon’t miss Postberg Flower Reserve during August and September, when it bursts into a vibrant bouquet of daisies, sporries and other spring flowers.įun fact A set of fossilised female footprints were discovered on the shore of the Langebaan Lagoon in 1995. It even makes nearby Kraalbaai look “too touristy”. Most of the cottages here don’t have electricity or running water, and the village doesn’t show up on most maps. You have to venture deep into the West Coast National Park to even reach this village, which lies beside a quiet lagoon surrounded by pristine white-sand beaches. You might want to start planning your winter holiday now… Little towns by region Why follow the hordes to Hermanus? The Cape has some less famous towns brimming with history-rich character, quaint guesthouses, and interesting places to eat. Rediscover the Cape’s less well-known towns.
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