There are a few towns that make a huge impact. I experienced it twice throughout my journeys. However, it’s the fishing village of Velddrift who left an incredible, lasting mark.

There are over 190 towns in the Western Cape but no one seems to know where Doring Baai; once a thriving fishing village.

The Cape West Coast is familiar for its pristine beaches, lovable communities, and incredible mountain ranges but there are some towns that are underrated along Route 27.

Paternoster is the exact description in magazines. It’s a little piece of Greece with whitewashed cottages, exquisite shorelines, charming restaurants, and home to local fishermen; giving the entire village a romantic air of nostalgia. 

All the towns are not the same. They are different in history, characteristics, religion, faith, people and food. Especially, the food; always viciously searching for relatively unknown attractions, eateries and stories. Yet somehow Vredenburg gave me none of that.
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