Doringbaai Accommodation
Accommodation in Doringbaai
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Things to do in Doringbaai
If getting away from civilization and doing nothing for a while seem like perfect solutions to your hectic lifestyle, then Doringbaai really is a great place to escape to for a few days. The town is a small little fishing village up the Cape West Coast that deals largely with the catching of crayfish. There is very little on offer in terms of entertainment, but the beaches are beautiful and there are a fair number of bird species in the area for avid bird lovers. May to November every year also see’s the Southern Right whales entering the area to calve. You can take a walk up the surrounding hillside to get a spectacular aerial view of the whales and their babies. The town also boasts a world-renowned succulent nursery, and every year when the Namaqualand flowers are in season the sight really is breath taking. One of the most beautiful landmarks in Doringbaai is the lighthouse. The lighthouse was built in 1963 and provides a beautiful backdrop for photographs and walks along the beach.
How to get to Doringbaai
The closest main airport to Doringbaai is Cape Town International Airport, roughly 350-kilometers away. Taxis and shuttles can get you to the village from the Mother City. However, because of the distance it will probably prove to be quite a pricey venture. Another option is to hire a vehicle and drive there yourself. When leaving Cape Town you need to get onto the N7 towards Klawer. Keep driving until you come to the Vredendal/Lutzville/Doringbaai turnoff. Turn here and follow the signs into the town.
History & general info about Doringbaai
Doringbaai has always functioned as a fishing village. There is still evidence of the once thriving fish processing factory stand along the coast from the days when pilchards and sardines swarmed the area. Nowadays you are able to get a special fishing license and, provided there is no red tide, go out and catch your own mussels and lobsters to create your very own seafood feast.
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