5 great weekend activities for the whole family in or around Melkbosstrand
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The West Coast of South Africa, really does have its own charm and character. This has meant that for years it has been one of the most popular destinations in the Western Cape for people to escape to on weekend retreats or holidays. Melkbosstrand is widely considered to be a gateway to many of the great destinations that the West Coast has to offer, this is why its become such a sought after residential location. As its close to city life as well as country charisma. Here are 5 worthwhile things to do on The West Coast over the weekend.
Visit the South African air force museum
A must go to location for anyone into the development of aviation in South Africa and the fascinating history behind it all. The museum has an extensive and interesting range of both aeroplanes from a time long gone. The museum also delves into the history behind the wars that certain type of aircraft were used in and for what purpose they were used for.
Road Trip to St Helena Bay
Saint Helena Bay has great significance to the history behind a pivotal Portuguese explorer, named Vasco Da Gama. This was the destination that was allegedly the first location he docked at within South Africa on some of his first voyagers of discovery. Many also frequent this town for the purpose of whale watching. It's also a popular fishing area within the West Coast and close to other quaint and interesting towns nearby.
Try your luck at Sandboarding
Atlantis on the West Coast is just a stone’s throw away from Melkbosstrand and is a fantastic destination to learn how to sand-board. Many say that the Ridge Riders Sand-boarding, who have their main operational base in Cape Town are the best people to utilize if one wishes to learn how to sand-board. Another nice feature is that patrons can opt to either do stand up boarding or lie down boarding depending on their skill level. So no previous boarding experience is required.
Camp at Silwerstroomstrand resort
Silwerstroomstrand is a breathtaking and unkempt, blue flag rated beach situated roughly 40 minutes from the centre of Cape Town. The beach is great for swimming as there are designated tidal pools. Fishing is another reason why people have decided to visit this breathtaking location. There is also camping facilities nearby and the location also has protected areas which have ensured that the place is kept in a pristine condition.
Hike the Grotto Bay Trails
The Grotto Bay Trails offer 4 exciting nature trails over a stretch of 378 000 hectares, which starts in nearby Milnerton and ends a little way past the Berg River near Velddrif. The four respective trails go by the names of Tortoise Trail, Bokke Trail, Ostrich Trail, Duinefontein Dunes. The first of the trails is by far the shortest and one where little experience is needed.
The West Coast is a unique place and is highly regarded for its fauna and flora and a certain rustic energy that is missing from the European inspired streets of Cape Town. Why not be apart of this energy and invest in the West Coast. You couldn’t be better positioned then by being based in the town of Melkbosstrand which is widely considered to be a gateway to the West Coast. Leading property company Century 21 have 12 listed properties available for sale in the town of Melkbosstrand. Why not utilise one of the most desired property companies around? With a team of highly regarded brokers you really won’t be in better hands. Get in contact today and start your dream home from the West Coast of the Western Cape of South Africa.
Author: Century 21 South Africa
