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Langebaan
is a resort town on the edge of the Langebaan lagoon, which
adjoins Saldanha Bay, and is ideally situated as
the gateway to the West Coast region. It is located
approximately 70 mins drive from Cape Town heading north on
the R27. The trip north from Cape Town passes west cost
towns like Yzerfontein and Darling on the way to
Langebaan.
The prevailing
winds have made it a nationally and internationally famous
windsurfing and kitesurfing destination. Kayaking in the
Lagoon has also become a popular activity and offers a
scenic and serene paddling experience. Horse riding on the
west coast is also a popular activity with many locations
and options to choose from. Hobie-cat races are held
regularly and sailing is a favorite activity of many
visitors and residents. Try the following links for more
information. The local tourism office has a list of Langebaan
adventure activities, the Cape Sports Centre caters for active
sports holidays and the Wind Stone Adventure Centre is a
great adventure
sports destination.
Langebaan
borders the West Coast National Park and is ideally situated
to explore this internationally significant wetland area.
The West Coast National Park was proclaimed in 1985 with the
main objective being to protect the fragile ecosystem
of the Langebaan Lagoon. The
park is home to thousands of birds many of which use the
lagoon as their migration destination from the northern
hemisphere. In spring the Postberg section of the park is
opened to reveal a magnificent display of flowers and
bountiful game. At Geelbek the old farmstead has been
restored into a favorite restaurant and tourist
attraction.
The
Saldanha Bay area is also well known for the world famous
West Coast Fossil Park. This national heritage site contains
one of the largest and richest collections of mammal fossils
in the world.
To the north of Langebaan
lies the unspoiled west coast where the stark contrast of
the dry arid land and the cool blue waters of the Atlantic make the west coast a truly unique destination.
Dotted along this coast line are the well known west coast
villages Paternoster, St Helena Bay, and Elands Bay. Heading
inland you will find the Piketberg, Swartberg and Cederberg
mountains with quaint little towns like Aurora, Koringberg
and Redelinghuis. Follow the N7 up from Malmsbury to
Vredendal you will pass Citrusdal and Clanwilliam into the
Cederberg.
Langebaan as well as the
entire west coast area is very well known for its
seafood and abundance of fish. There are a healthy selection
of excellent dining venues in Langebaan covering all types
of cuisine from traditional west coast seafood, to
traditional boerekos to fine seafood and continental European.
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