Three things you must do in stunning St. Helena Bay

Things to do in St. Helena Bay, Western Cape. Photo: canva

Looking for things to do in the West Coast’s St. Helena Bay? Here a few things you must check out when in this stunning Western Cape Town.

Explore the beaches of St. Helena Bay

St. Helena Bay is home to several beautiful beaches where you can relax, swim or take leisurely walks. Golden Mile Beach is a popular choice with its long sandy stretches and calm waters. It’s also an excellent spot for sunbathing and picnicking.

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Do some Whale Watching

See southern right whales. Photo: canva

The waters around St. Helena Bay are known for their rich marine life and between June and November, you can go whale watching to spot southern right whales and humpback whales as they migrate along the coast. Several tour operators offer boat trips for whale watching.

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Try your hand at fishing

Try your hand at fishing. Photo: canva

The town is also famous for its fishing, and if you enjoy angling, you can try your hand at catching local fish species such as snoek, yellowtail and kob. You can go fishing from the shore or even charter a fishing boat for a deep-sea fishing adventure.

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Sundeeka Mungroo is a content writer, foodie and all-round adventure-seeker. She's a graduate of the University of South Africa with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature, and has worked as a copywriter and editor in the digital marketing industry. Sundeeka currently writes for I Love South Africa and The South African. She lives in the beautiful Mother City and loves exploring all that South Africa has to offer.