Langebaan – Greece On The West Coast - Leentjiesklip

It’s hard to believe we’ve only visited Langebaan a few times, and the last visit was decades ago with a friend who had a timeshare. Sharing this history helps connect you to our journey and shows how perceptions can change over time.

We hadn’t made reservations and decided to follow Doesie's local tip for Leentjiesklip campsite, which became a highlight of our trip and a must-visit spot.

Forewarned is forearmed. According to reviews on iOverlander, the app we use for campsites, guests have complained about unfriendly office staff. Butch marched into the office and put his best foot forward from the threshold. He found the staff friendly and accommodating. A little bit of sugar makes the medicine go down.

We were genuinely impressed with our campsite at Leentjiesklip—just two rows from the front stand, with a view of the lagoon and our en-suite ablutions, which made us feel relaxed and confident in our choice.

For lunch, we visited Club Mykonos, where spring break was in full swing and many holidaymakers were taking up time shares.

The Cape Town Fish Market restaurant, on the quay at the harbour, was perfect on a sunny day. The lively atmosphere and delicious dishes made us happy and eager to share this experience with others.

The restaurant was filling up by seven o’clock, and we eagerly headed to our table to catch the sunset, a breathtaking moment that capped our day.

While in Leentjiesklip, we enjoyed a long, peaceful walk along the coast, explored the charming tourist shops near the beachfront, and had a relaxing coffee and toast at one of the many seaside cafés, leaving us at ease and eager to discover more.

We found the shopping centre near the campsite and had our laundry done. This experience was unique because we received a WhatsApp message when our bag was ready for collection. The Woolies food store met all our grocery needs before we moved on.

Langebaan was a delightful surprise, and now I know why it’s such a popular holiday destination. Just a short drive from Cape Town, it offers visitors plenty to do. It has a range of dining options and some excellent beaches. Children can enjoy building sandcastles on the beach and splashing about safely. For the more energetic, most, probably all, recreational water sports are available.

We spent only two nights in Langebaan, enjoying perfect champagne weather while waiting for our third and final Hepatitis A&B combo shot. We were instructed to report to the Sister at Clicks, who administered the shot once the paperwork was complete and our order was delivered.

Thank you, Doesie, for the delicious lemons and limes. Our drinks are extra tantalising, and the Marmite will be hoarded until we feel homesick and need a little something to lift our spirits. Maybe one day we’ll return there. Right now, we need to move ever northward.

 Langebaan certainly gets our thumbs up!