Make a holiday rental, home, or cottage in Atlantic Seaboard, South Africa your home away from home

Holidaymakers looking for a vacation in a beautiful location should look no further than the Atlantic Seaboard in South Africa. Located in the Western Cape in the south west corner of the country there are many interesting things to see and do here. Visitors will find numerous different places to stay including self catering accommodation, B&Bs, villas and apartments.

Things to do on holiday to Atlantic Seaboard, South Africa

Atlantic Seaboard has plenty of hiking and mountain bike routes here with some stunning views to be had of the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the slopes of Lions Head on the other. Holidaymakers staying here will be within easy reach of several beaches suited to sunbathing, swimming and beach volleyball.   A variety of watersports are available off the coast including water skiing, surfing and boating. Angling enthusiasts will find places nearby offering chartered deep sea fishing trips. A number of golf courses are located in the area including the 18-hole Metropolitan Golf Club. This is an excellent wine making region so a visit to the vineyards to participate in some wine tasting is recommended. Various shops can be found in and around the residential suburbs of the Atlantic Seaboard, where visitors can purchase souvenirs and arts and crafts amongst other things. Self catering holidaymakers will find numerous stores and market stalls from which to purchase fresh food and drink. This area also has a number of bars, coffee shops and restaurants with a good variety of cuisine.

Places to visit on holiday to Atlantic Seaboard, South Africa

This region of South Africa is home to several places of interest including museums such as the Hout Bay Museum. There are many areas providing great scenic views such as the harbour and the Blackburn Ravine. Another big attraction in is the World of Birds, which is the biggest bird park in Africa. The Blue Train at Mouille Point promenade is a fun thing to ride on for children. Cape Town city centre is just a short drive away and has many more interesting places to visit including the famous Table Mountain and the Two Oceans Aquarium. Nature lovers should pay a visit to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve too.

Weather in Atlantic Seaboard, South Africa

The Western Cape weather generally has warm, dry summers and mild, moist winters. The wettest month is usually June with an average of 93mm rainfall. The warmest months are January and February with an average temperature of 21 degrees centigrade, whilst in June, July and August the average is approximately 13 degrees centigrade.

Travel to Atlantic Seaboard, South Africa

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is approximately 25 minutes drive from Atlantic Seaboard and has flights to and from various cities. These include the other main cities of South Africa as well as Amsterdam, Istanbul, Kuala Lumpur, London and Singapore. There are seasonal flights from Frankfurt and Munich in Germany. Numerous car rental firms have counters in the international and domestic arrivals terminals. These include Avis, Budget, Dollar Thrifty, Europcar, First Car Rental, Hertz, National Alamo and Tempest.