Sea View Accommodation in Arniston
The southern Cape Overberg region is a truly magical place to explore, whether you're travelling with your partner or with an entire family - there is always a little something for everyone. Both adventure seekers and those looking for rejuvenation in nature will be satisfied with the activities and landscapes on offer in this part of the Western Cape. If you're looking for a seaside village to relax and have fun in while enjoying sea view accommodation, then consider stopping over in the traditional fishing village of Arniston. It's just over 2 hour's drive from Cape Town and well-worth the trip if you ask anyone who has visited this seaside paradise.
As soon as you arrive in this gem of a town in the Overberg, you'll start to lose track of time. The community is warm and hospitable as well as traditional offering a simple and magical experience right next to the ocean. Time next to the sea is often spent taking in magnificent views with the occasional Southern Right Whale spotted off the shoreline. You'll be able to relax, read and sleep on the expansive beaches or head to any of the swimming spots to enjoy surfing, kayaking or even hiking along the peaceful beaches.
Sea view accommodation in Arniston also provides incredible opportunities for spotting the unique bird-life that love to visit the fynbos flora in and around this historic village. You might even see South Africa's national bird, the Blue Crane. There is also a spa in the town where you can take rejuvenation to the next level in this peaceful haven. This part of the Cape Overberg also attracts a wide range of artists, writers, photographers and artisans who are inspired by the white-washed cottages and nearby 200 year-old, restored fisherman's village of Kassiesbaai.
The town of Arniston not only offers the best in accommodation along this incredibly scenic coastline, it also inspires with a rich history and the most delicious fresh-from-the-ocean cuisine. Just as you could hundreds of years ago, visitors are able to watch the fishing boats come in and enjoy their fare in delicious traditional seafood dishes that very night. You can even arrange to have dinner in one of the historical fisherman's cottages with a local family as a host. With its huge sand dunes, rich local maritime history and kilometres worth of coastline, Arniston sea view accommodation is unrivalled in terms of unspoilt scenery. Book your experience today!