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In Yzerfontein along the Western Cape West Coast Region of South Africa Lewens-Essens Bed and Breakfast is situated in a Beach location.

The owners found the lewens-essens medicine bottle on the plot in Yzerfontein and decided that there was no better way to get "essens for one's life" than by enjoying the wonderful views and sun sets from the front stoep of the Lewens-Essens Bed and Breakfast. The historic bottle was mounted with the name and can be seen on the front of the house.

Things to do around the Western Cape West Coast Region within easy access of Yzerfontein:

Whale Watching: From August to January you can watch the whales mating from our stoep or frolicking in the water.

Rock angling: In summer the well known Hotnots fish can be caught from the angling spots such as "Deurspring, Netjiesgooi and Grasbank" while Galjoen, a wonderful winter fish, will be found at "Die Vleie, Freddie se Klip and Swemgat.

Surfing: Yzerfontein is well known for its lovely and safe Beaches and surfers love to come here to ride the waves.
Hiking: A 16 mile stretch on the lovely white sand Beach, offers one the exercise you need to get fit.

Boat trips: Can be arranged to Dassen Island .

Hiking trail: Follow the printed footsteps along the coastline and discover a unique side of Yzerfontein such as "Duiwenes, Spuitgat and the Dassies".

West Coast National Park, Buffelsfontein Game Reserve, !Khwa Ttu (San Cultural Centre), Darling Wine Route and cellars.

Within 35 minutes drive one can find the world famous West Coast Fossil Park, as well as Langebaan Lagoon and town.

Situated on the West Coast, Yzerfontein village is at close proximity of the Darling Wine Experience Route, where a number of award winning wine producers are found.

Many surfers, wind surfers and fisherman visit Yzerfontein all year round.

After a mere 15 minute drive, the visitor can reach the West Coast National Park, which includes the famous Langebaan Lagoon, offering in its coves abundant bird life.

Buffelsfontein Game and Nature Reserve have a wide variety of antelopes as well as giraffes, zebras, buffalo and many other animals can be observed.

In the same area also found is the very interesting !Khwa Ttu Cultural and Education Centre, where San handicrafts products and articles of their everyday life can be found. This is one of the oldest existing cultures in the world. The San people were the first inhabitants of the southern part of Africa, thanks to their ability to adapt to extreme conditions.

Just over an hours drive from Yzerfontein, is the famous West Coast Fossil Park. Tours of the Fossil Park are organized on a daily basis. Langebaan Lagoon and Village can be reached after a short drive from the Fossil Park. Many restaurants and holiday resorts line the Beaches of this lovely destination.

Whales enter the bay to calve in the summer months and can regularly be seen breaching and swimming undisturbed in the protected waters. Mainly Southern Right whales in pods of up to eight pass back and forth along the coast providing many excellent viewing opportunities throughout almost the whole year.

The famous "16 Mile Beach", a broad stretch of the softest white sand, extends to the West Coast National Park there is no overcrowding here, just space to absorb the natural beauty and to experience freedom. A small craft harbour in the bay is used as a safe launch site by recreational boat owners and commercial fisherman who catch snoek, yellowtail and crayfish.