Paternoster, Cape West Coast

Paternoster, meaning "Our Father" derives its name from the prayers of ship-wrecked Portuguese sailors. Paternoster is a small, quaint and picturesque fishing village about 145km (90 minutes drive) from accommodation Cape Town and 15km north west of Vredenburg.

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The Guesthouses and many cottages and homes providing holiday accommodation in Paternoster showcase the breath-taking South African coastline and the charm of the local fishing villages.

A favourite weekend getaway destination for Capetonians, Paternoster is one of the oldest towns along the West Coast and is famous for its abundance of crayfish. Paternoster is an all year round destination famous for its traditional fisherman’s architecture and endless pristine sandy white beaches.

Visitors to Paternoster delight in watching whales and dolphins frolicking in the ocean (ten months of the year) and after the first spring rains fall the landscape is transformed by the millions of indigenous flowers which open and densely carpet the earth in bright bursts of colour (usually between late July and September).

For bird lovers, Paternoster is home to over 250 species of birds with seabirds (Seagulls, cormorants, sacred ibis and the Oystercatcher) using this coastline as their breeding ground.

Activities and attractions include Beach Buggy trip along the coastline, long walks on the beaches, fishing, boat and land based cray-fishing, diving and spear fishing excursions, hiking trails, mountain biking, sea kayaking are all popular activities.

Visit the nearby West Coast Fossil Park and the Cape Columbine lighthouse (the last manned lighthouse built in in 1936).

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Loved our time in Paternoster!! Relaxed, barefoot vibe, some excellent restaurants and also laid back casual eateries... sunshine, braais ... what's not to love here?

Bertus (london, uk)

Verified reviewexcellent

Loved our time in Paternoster!! Relaxed, barefoot vibe, some excellent restaurants and also laid back casual eateries... sunshine, braais ... what's not to love here?

Bertus (london, uk)

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