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1 Shark Bay is a lovely beach cove on the southern side of Langebaan, the sprawling holiday town with a variety of accommodation, supermarkets and restaurants on the Langebaan Lagoon, and adjacent to the West Coast National Park. Entry R59 per adult, R30 per child. sanparks.org

2 Cape Columbine Nature Reserve is open for day visitors (R25 pp) and there’s camping at Tietiesbaai Municipal Campsite, from R115 pp. Crime can be a problem for campers so be vigilant. 022-752-2718. saldanhabay.co.za

3 Oep ve Koep in Paternoster is a tea garden/ bistro. It also sells farmstall treats, gifts and preserves. 022-752-2105

4 Junk & Disorderly is a coffee shop/restaurant/deli in Paternoster, and a good place to find cheese and charcuterie. 082-876-2711

5 Wolfgat in Paternoster is the home of top chef Kobus van der Merwe. It’s a wildfood fine-dining adventure for those not into foraging for themselves. R850 pp for the seven-course tasting menu. wolfgat.co.za

6 Columbine Co in Velddrif sells great coffee and bokkoms, and is a beautiful heritage building. 061-771-7518

7 Die Skooltjie Padstal in Velddrif stocks a large selection of preserves, 084-549-3166

8 Malkoppan Campsite has stands from R375 (five people), double stands from R750 (max 10 people), 083370-0400, muisbosskerm.co.za

9 Muisbosskerm is a rustic open-air eatery right on the beach near Lambert’s Bay. Come hungry for a lengthy feast of seafood, homebaked bread and West Coast dishes such as hotnotskool stew, waterblommetjiebredie and Hanepoot korrelkonfyt. R320 pp for adults, from R80 for children. Booking is essential as it’s not open every day. 027-432-1017

Elands Bay Municipal Caravan Park is right on the beach and has limited shade. Stands from R165 for six people. 022-972-1736/45. westerncape.gov.za

Learn about coastal or fynbos foraging at one of Roushanna’s workshops in Cape Town. R650 adults, R350 kids. veldandsea.com