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Arniston

Arniston

Arniston is found along the Western Cape’s world famous Garden Route and is just a few kilometres southeast of Bredasdorp. The area is renowned for its tranquility and picturesque seaside landscape, attracting many locals who wish to escape the stress and strain of life in the city. The houses and homes to buy in Arniston display a quaint, authentic appeal and are generally quite popular with those who enjoy architecture that blends perfectly with its surroundings.

The village of Arniston was originally called Waenhuiskrans (Wagon House Cliff) due to the massive tidal cavern that could hold six ox and wagon teams, but changed its name in 1815 after a ship that was wrecked just off the coast. Only six of the nearly 400 passengers survived, making this one of the most horrific wrecks in South African history. The area is renowned for its bizarre marine erosion and the fisherman have to clamber over rocks to