According to the talk of town, Velddrif on the West Coast of South Africa, is a quite drinking town with a slight fishing problem. ? I have not heard a more spot on explanation!
Velddrif is a small coastal town just 120km from Cape Town and the history of this lovely place, consists mostly of fisherman making a life by going out to sea on fishing boats to make a living and it’s been like t his since the dawn of time.
Since the town’s humble beginnings, things have changed a lot. More and more people from out of town has found this gem of a place, nestled between the bird rich banks of the Bergriver, finding it’s way to the Atlantic Ocean. With the river, comes boating and water sport enthusiasts, bird watchers and nature lovers. All of whom have since either bought a holiday property or doing a daily or weekendly commute to Cape Town and coming back to enjoy the peace and quiet of this little gem.
Come and explore it for yourself, but be sure to find these 5 TOP THINGS TO DO IN VELDDRIF:
►Charlie’s Brew House: for top quality locally produced craft beer & gin
►Russells on the Port: best pizzas and gourmet food
►Bokkomlaan: Meet the locals on the banks of the Bergriver and enjoy various seafood restaurants outdoors
►Lavendar & Lime: Best desserts in town and a safe, kids friendly area
►Dwarskersbos beach: Beautiful, safe, white sandy beach stretching all the way from Velddrif to Elandsbay
