The village of PATERNOSTER - is situated
halfway between everywhere on the West Coast.
Paternoster is a small and unspoiled fishing
village 145 kms north of Cape Town on the coastal ROUTE 27 and
through Vredenberg on the R45.
Discover the West Coast of South Africa
An all year round destination famous for its
strong traditional fisherman’s architecture …. endless pristine
sandy beaches …. whales and dolphins frolicking in the waters of the
Atlantic Ocean …. breathtaking sunsets …. the booming foghorn in the
mist and when the first spring rains fall , the millions of
indigenous flowers which open and densely carpet the earth in bright
bursts of color.
The area is home to more than 250 species of birds
with seabirds like the Oystercatcher using this coastline as their
breeding ground There is a variety of small mammals with an
occasional sighting of the strandwolf
An abundance sea delights are available on the
beach as the fishermen come in with their daily catch . In season
you will find the locals offering “crawling” crayfish and delicious
seafood is the specialty in the restaurants
A prime adventure-tourism territory from hiking ,
kayaking , diving , sailing , windsurfing , kite boarding to fishing
along the coast …endless outdoor-activity options
Paternoster on the West Coast may be wild at heart
, but it offers travelers everything from an ecotourism wonderland
to high adventure and soul food.
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