A salt-of-the-earth kinda place

LIFE DRIFTS ON LEISURELY IN VELDDRIF. When farmer Theunis Smit took his stock through a drift in the veld to find grazing some 2 km...

Working its charm

INVARIABLY BATHED IN SUNSHINE, RIEBEEK-KASTEEL ENTHRALS AND SEDUCES. Nestled at the foot of the 946-metre high Kasteelberg, Riebeek-Kasteel is one of the oldest villages in...

The wild, wild West

Take a walk on the wild side in Kersbosstrand Sweeping sand for mile upon desolate mile, whispering waves and a treasure trove of shells –...

Sitting pretty

Aurora, daughter of the dawn, shows her comely face. Almost unheard-of, Aurora, 43 km north-west of Piketberg, is a village where simplicity and tranquility prevail....

The azure beyond

Known far and wide, Langebaan is paradise for any self-respecting water fiend. Clear blue protected waters, reliable winds, a mild climate and sunny skies all...

The village of illusions

Awash with masterful tromp l’oeil murals around every corner, the village of Redelinghuys is a feast for the senses. As unassuming as the scenic countryside...

Nature unplugged

Raw and rugged, Grotto Bay’s beauty hasn’t been rearranged by the hand of man. Being entirely non-commercial is part of the magnetism of Grotto. Windswept beaches...

Hope and glory

With its old-world charm as a reminder of its glory days, Hopefield carries its stature as the oldest West Coast town with aplomb. In spring...

Seaside gem

Jewel-like, Yzerfontein clusters snugly into the West Coast coastline. In its luxe blue sky and ocean frame, the town literally sparkles. With its status as...

Far from the madding crowd

The exhilarating experience of open space envelops Eendekuil. When entering the little town of Eendekuil at the foot of the Piekenierskloof pass, 30 km north...