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Langebaan

Langebaan

Found on the West Coast, Langebaan is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the Western Cape. This is due to its extensive watersport resorts, which are popular with locals and foreigners alike. The bay is protected from the mighty breakers of the Atlantic Ocean, which makes Langebaan the perfect place to sail, windsurf and kayak. Those who buy houses and homes here generally do so for holiday purposes, although it is also a popular retirement destination, particularly with those who enjoy living the seaside lifestyle.

The enticing warm lagoon in Langebaan was first discovered the settlers on the Oosteval (Eastern Shore), which dates back to the early 1820s. The quaint old homes here have no mains for water or electricity, but are still inhabited or used as rustic holiday homes. These historic houses can never be bought, as they are passed down through the family. Langebaan is also home to a