Langebaan

With the white-sand beaches of Saldanha Bay at its front and the boulder-speckled hills of the West Coast National Park at its back, there's no denying the enviable location enjoyed by Langebaan. Thanks to its spot between the ridges of the Cape and the rollers of the southern Atlantic, local holidaymakers (especially those from nearby Cape Town) have been coming here to kick-back, relax and enjoy the salt spray for decades. That's probably why so many beach cabanas and hotels now fringe the coast of the town, offering accommodation just meters from the enticing waters of Langebaan Lagoon. Don't worry though, the lethargic way of life (unless you're coming to compete in one of the many Iron Man triathlons that take place here each year, of course!) has been well preserved. Engage a Langebaan tour guide and choose between long days on the soft sands, strolling the dunes, lounging in the seaside bars, birdwatching in the West Coast Park reserve – the list goes on…