If you’re looking for tranquility and beauty and a marvellous getaway, then its time you looked at Stanford, a gorgeous riverside town in the Overberg district of the Western Cape. It is amazing that this town is just 16km east of Hermanus, which means day trips to the beach with ease. The very beauty of the surroundings is enough to make everyone just want to stay on. The town is known for its beautiful Cape Victorian and Edwardian styled houses…
Visitors to Stanford, an Overberg village, just love the beauty of this place, and in fact the village has been declared a Heritage Site with the Stanford Conservation Trust being set up to protect and conserve the environment and the beautiful Victorian-style homes and buildings. Another drawcard with Stanford is that it is only 20km away from Hermanus and a mere hour and a half drive to Cape Town. The town is known for its magnificent outdoor activities, making it…
People just love the peace and quiet of Struisbaai, a sought after holiday destination along South Africa’s west coast. Guests to the gorgeous Mermaid Guest House will be promised wonderful stretches of beach. Struisbaai is a nature lover’s dream destination and plenty of exquisite protea and fynbos abound in this area. A trip to the harbour to see the fishing boats and to buy some fresh sea fish guarantees to be a highlight. With Struisbaai, you can really leave the…
There are many people in South Africa who are getting sick and tired of the over-populated beaches – not a square inch of space to move. People who hate the crowds take advantage of villages such as Pearly Beach, in the Overberg, Western Cape. The village is situated in the Pearly beach resort, in the lovely seaside village of Pearly Beach, which is roughly 20 km from Gansbaai. People just love this village for its quietness where they can enjoy…
The beautiful Overberg town of Standford lies between the Kleinriviersberg Mountains and the Klein Rivier, lying just 160km away from Cape Town. Bird lovers will particularly love taking a cruise down the Klein River for a splendid display of bird life. There is a lot to do in this area and walking and hiking as well as 4×4 trails and entertaining festivals of various sorts are held in an around this town. Lavenders Blue is always highly sought after when…
Holidaymakers love getting away to South Africa’s West Coast. The West Coast is renowned for its fantastic little fishing villages, its beaches, its delicious seafood, its whale watching, artists, flowers and its sheer beauty. Visitors particularly love getting away from the big coastal cities and crowded beaches and escaping to tranquil places. Of course for those with a love for the outdoors, the Western Cape coastline offers an endless round of outdoor activities to take part in. Struisbaai has got…