Langebaan

Afrikaans name: Langebaan

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Western Cape

The town of Langebaan is situated about 120 km north of Cape Town on the West Coast of South Africa.

The town is on the edge of a beautiful salt-water lagoon and is well-known for its white sandy beaches. The lagoon is part of Saldanha Bay.

Accommodation in Langebaan

The Langebaan area is popular with nature-lovers especially for bird-watchers and for its spring flowers. Whales may be sighted during early summer. The lagoon is also a great place for fishing and other water-sports.

Langebaan is fairly unique in that the town does not allow any industries to be sited nearby. This helps to keep it aimed at holiday-makers and retired people.

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References and further reading

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Conolly's Guide to Southern Africa - Author: Denis Conolly - Year Published: 1982 - Page: 47

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Country Life - Issue 246 - Author: - Year Published: 2017 - Page: 43

Essential Birding: Western South Africa - Author: Callan Cohen and Claire Spottiswoode - Year Published: 2000 - Page: 52

go! - Issue 086 - Author: - Year Published: 2013 - Page: 64

go! - Issue 135 - Author: - Year Published: 2017 - Page: 98

On Route - A region by region guide to South Africa - Author: B.P.J. Erasmus - Year Published: 1995 - Page: 26

Reader's Digest Illustrated Guide to Southern Africa - 4th edition - Author: - Year Published: 1986 - Page: 42

Road Tripping South Africa - Author: MapStudio - Year Published: 2014 - Page: 37

Southern Africa from the Highway - Author: AA RSA - Year Published: 1991 - Page: 155

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