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    Paternoster

    South Africa

    Paternoster

    Village

    Paternoster is a small fishing village on the West Coast, about two hours' drive north of Cape Town. Whitewashed cottages, colourful fishing boats on the beach, and the cold Atlantic Ocean define its scenery.

    by Felix Gillen

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    Paternoster is a small fishing village on the West Coast, about two hours' drive north of Cape Town. Whitewashed cottages, colourful fishing boats on the beach, and the cold Atlantic Ocean define its scenery. The village is known for fresh fish, crayfish, and several excellent restaurants.

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    1Cape Columbine Nature Reserve

    Small nature reserve south of the village with granite rocks, bays and Fynbos. The Cape Columbine lighthouse stands on the cape, and many wildflowers bloom here in spring. A coastal hiking trail connects the reserve with Paternoster.
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    Gaaitjie Restaurant Paternoster

    Restaurant in Down.
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    One Kreeftegang

    Restaurant in 25 St Augustine Rd.
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    De See Kat Restaurant

    Restaurant in Kreefte St.
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    Waffle Wharf

    Restaurant in 25 St Augustine Rd.
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    Whale's Rib Paternoster

    Restaurant in nr 1 Kreefte St.
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    Langebaan

    Langebaan

    Langebaan is a holiday resort on Langebaan Lagoon, about an hour and a half's drive north of Cape Town. The turquoise, shallow, and sheltered waters of the lagoon and the strong winds make the place one of the country's most popular kitesurfing spots. Immediately to the south lies the West Coast National Park.
    West Coast

    West Coast

    The West Coast begins about an hour's drive north of Cape Town and stretches along the cold Atlantic to the Olifants River. White fishing villages, the Langebaan Lagoon, wheat fields in the Swartland, and in spring, the wild flower bloom characterize the region, while inland rise the Cederberg Mountains.
    West Coast National Park

    West Coast National Park

    The West Coast National Park embraces the turquoise Langebaan Lagoon, 100 km north of Cape Town. Salt marshes, sandy beaches, and islands host thousands of migratory birds. In spring, wildflower fields bloom in the Postberg section, where antelopes and zebras graze.
    Darling

    Darling

    Darling is a small town in the West Coast hinterland, about an hour's drive north of Cape Town. It is known for its spring wildflowers, wineries with a cool Atlantic climate, and satirist Pieter-Dirk Uys' Evita se Perron cabaret at the old train station.
    Robben Island

    Robben Island

    Robben Island is located approximately twelve kilometers off Cape Town in Table Bay. For over three centuries, the island served as a place of banishment, a leper colony, and a prison; during apartheid, Nelson Mandela and many other political prisoners were incarcerated here. Since 1999, Robben Island has been a UNESCO World Heritage site and a museum.

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