Location and features of the West Coast

The West Coast is a region of contrast and beauty. The region and its people offer the visitor a surprising variety of culture and landscapes. This include the beautiful, and at times desolate, coastal region with its magnificent lagoons and numerous small fishing villages.

St. Helena - A tranquil country fishing village.

The main appeal of the West Coast remains its laid-back lifestyle and relaxed, unhurried atmosphere, as well as its stunning natural beauty with magnificent sea views and long sandy beaches.

A haven for whales, dolphins and sea birds, fauna and flora, it is also an ideal playground for water sports fans as well as those who simply want to be surrounded by friendly people and the warmth and charm of small-town living.

A unique culinary experience awaits, with dishes like mussels, crayfish or line fish from an ocean rich in sea-life.

A big attraction is the excellent sailing and fishing conditions in St. Helena Bay.

Shelley Point Private Peninsula Village

Shelley Point is a North-facing pristine Cape West Coast peninsula fringed by three ecological bays, each with its own unique qualities, from beautiful white beaches with world-class surf to one of the calmest bays on the West Coast. The private peninsula boasts a superb 9-hole links golf course.

Approximately 90 minutes from Cape Town it offer’s relatively easy access to big city facilities such as theatres, large hospitals and shopping malls - yet is also far enough away to allow a true escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.