Langebaan
The dazzling holiday resort of Langebaan is indeed one of South Africa’s premier vacation destinations. Found along the decadent West Coast of the Western Cape Province just off the R27, Langebaan has the terrific advantage of only being an hour’s drive out of Cape Town making it an easily accessible location for many city dwellers. There is so much to love about Langebaan as it boasts not only fabulous scenery and a near-perfect climate – it also offers a myriad of fun-filled activities to enjoy guaranteed to make each holiday a memorable pleasure.
Langebaan is home to its own lagoon as well as a riveting collection of Caribbean-like beaches with their turquoise waters and mesmerising white sands. Water-related pastimes are in abundance here as visitors can enjoy yachting, kite surfing, windsurfing, swimming, and sunbathing; additionally, the lagoon is known to be a fishing paradise and is undoubtedly a strong pull for all avid anglers. Other interesting facts regarding Langebaan is that it happens to be the ornithological capital of South Africa so it is an excellent birding paradise, while the area has also recorded the largest deposit of oyster shells in the world. With a wonderful climate that is not too hot in the summer and not too cold in the winter, Langebaan is perfect for nature lovers who want to enjoy the many scenic delights on offer.
Accommodation in Langebaan varies from hotels to guest houses and B&Bs catering for a wide range of tastes and preferences while it is also home to the standard retail amenities you come to find in a small town. Other amenities present in Langebaan include tennis courts, a bowling green, a fantastic golf course and country club, two caravan parks, and a yacht club.
