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Overberg towns offer a wealth of activities and interests when visiting Franskraal Bed and Breakfast.  Chat with your hosts who will gladly refer you to daytime activities and visits to fabulous wine estates, eateries. reserves, shopping spots and fishing playgrounds to keep hubby happy.

Arniston

Named after the HMS Arniston, a British troop ship that sank in 1815 killing more than 300 on board, Arniston is a beautiful little coastal fishing village with one of the longest beaches in Africa. Azure blue water, rocky coves and authentic fisherman cottages add to the magical beauty of this coastal jewel.

Here you are still able to buy fresh fish off the fishing boats as they come into the little harbour daily. There is a typical holiday atmosphere in Arniston where you can watch whales at play in the bay annually (September to November), visit the De Mond Reserve and discover the many bird species.

 

Don't Miss Out On

  • Die Waenhuis Restaurant
    Soetpatats to die for!
  • Kassiesbaai Craft Centre
    Craftword created by locals in addition to traditional meals, home baked breads, delicious fish dishes and more.
  • The Arniston Hotel
    Magnificent seaviews from the terrace where many a sundowner has been enjoyed.

Bredasdorp

A typical rural town with a large farming community known predominantly for farming with Merino sheep and wheat.  Bredasdorp offers a fabulous day trip with several little speciality shops with pottery, antiques and local delicacies on offer.

Not to be missed is the renowned Shipwreck Museum which is the only one of its kind in South Africa.  The museum showcases an extensive collection of artifacts and furniture from ships wrecked along the coast.

Audrey Blignault who was born in Bredasdorp has a room especially dedicated to her fine history as one of South Africa’s most prominent writers.

 

Major Attractions

Cape Agulhas

L'Agulhas is the southernmost town in Africa and marks the point where the mighty Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet.

Agulhas is a lively little seaside resort which comes alive during the holiday seasons with visitors from far and wide. Several people have taken up permanent residence in this charming resort town with its panoramic seaviews.

There are several activities in nearby Agulhas to keep you busy when visiting.

 

Don't Miss Out On

  • Fynbos hiking trails
  • Mountain Biking
  • Golf
  • Swimming (Struisbaai)
  • Bird Watching
  • Rock and boat angling
  • Farm visits
  • Visit the famous Agulhas Lighthouse and Shipwreck Museums
  • De Hoop and De Mond Nature Reserves

Elim

Elim, long been declared a national monument is famous for its thatch roofed homes as are the thatchers from Elim who are sought after as masters of their fine craft.  The quaint white washed cottages are painted each year before Easter as a tradition symbolizing purity and simplicity – integral to the lifestyle of the village people who live their lives close to their Church.

The picturesque town is one of the oldest surviving mission stations and is inhabited only by members of the Moravian Church.

Attractions:

  • The Water Mill
    Built in 1833 and restored in 1990, has the largest wooden water wheel in South Africa and is again grinding wheat as it did in the past.
  • The Slave Monument
    T he only monument of its kind to commemorate the liberation of slaves in the Cape.
  • Elim Bakery
    Delicious home-baked products can be bought here.
  • Moravian Church and Clock
    A thatched-roof church in the heart of the village. The clock dates back 235 years.
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