Ever wondered why Langebaan property is so sought after?
Ideally located around 100km from Cape Town, in the heart on the scenic West Coast, lies Langebaan. The crystal clear waters of the Langebaan Lagoon, fringed by its sandy white beaches attract thousands of water sport enthusiast and sun lovers to this idyllic coastal resort.  

Langebaan is a paradise for nature lovers and the adventurous, with great conditions for kite surfing, windsurfing, yachting and fishing along with an array of wildlife to explore in the surrounding West Coast National Park. Here you can enjoy hiking trails, picnics, game viewing, bird watching and even whale watching. If you are interested in pre-historic animals, you can visit the West Coast Fossil Park located close to property in Langebaan.

Activities in Langebaan centre mainly around the legendary Langebaan Lagoon. Whether you are looking for adventure, nature or the best seafood in the area, you’ll find it here. The lagoon itself is 17km long and in an effort to preserve the delicate ecosystem, certain activities are prohibited in parts of the lagoon. 

As with most towns on the West Coast, Langebaan boasts a glorious flower display, stretching from late July to September. Brightly coloured flowers decorate the veld for as far as the eye can see, drawing big crowds to this part of the country each year.

Langebaan is said to be one of South Africa’s oldest towns and dates back to the 16th century.  During the 17th century, French seal hunters often used the areas around Langebaan to store their sealskins and whale oil. In World War II, Langebaan served as a terminal where supplies could be loaded and unloaded, with English Catalina seaplanes often landing on the lagoon. It was also home to one of the southern hemisphere’s biggest whale stations but was closed down some time ago.

Today Langebaan offers some of the most sought-after seafront properties on the West Coast. Langebaan property ranges from super modern mansions to more cosy cottages, apartments, houses and golf estates. Property for sale in Langebaan is often acclaimed by not only local, but also foreign investors. It offers a peaceful lifestyle and has been identified by property experts as a market with great investment potential.