Saldanha

Saldanha is a seaside village situated 110 km north of Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa. The area offers beautiful surroundings, picturesque views and a family-friendly neighbourhood. The suburb has various property types available including apartments, townhouses and freestanding homes, making it an ideal place to live for anyone of all ages. 

A brief history of the area

Saldanha's history is strongly associated with early European exploration and the development of Table Bay which is known today as Cape Town. It was named after António de Saldanha, the Portuguese captain of a ship which visited the Cape in 1503. The Bay has a good natural deep harbour which is well sheltered from storms, but early attempts to develop the harbour were aborted due to the inhospitable and unproductive land and lack of fresh water.

For a long time, Saldanha was of interest only to whalers and fishermen. Modern-day Saldanha was founded on a lucrative fishing industry, and more recently developed further around the iron ore brought here via the 800km-long Sishen-Saldanha railway line.

Distance from key points

Saldanha residents looking to reach Cape Town International Airport can do so in approximately one hour (123 km) via R27 West Coast Road and Cape Town is a one hour and 34-minute drive (150 km).

Climate

In Saldanha, the summers are warm and dry, the winters are long and cool, and it is windy and mostly clear year-round. The average annual temperature reaches around 16.2 °C with rainfall averaging 304 mm per year.

Schools in the area

Saldanha is home to as well as nearby some excellent schools and so you won't have any trouble finding the perfect school to enrol your child into. Here are some of the top ones you should consider.

Curro Langebaan Preschool, Laerskool Saldanha, St Andrew's Primary School, Langebaan Primary School, Longacres Private School, Curro Langebaan High School, Topolino Private School and Weskus Special School.

Healthcare in the area

When you're in need of emergency medical assistance, you will be able to get the help you require at Life West Coast Private Hospital or Vredenburg Provincial Hospital. 

If your beloved pet is in need of medical assistance, you can take them to Saldanha Veterinary Clinic or Vredenburg Dierehospitaal.

Shopping centres

Whether it's clothing, jewellery, electronics, home decor or groceries on your shopping list, you'll need to know where to go. Fortunately, the area is home to Weskus Mall, Shoprite Centre, Laguna Mall and Free Port Centre where you will be able to fill all your shopping needs. 

Restaurants

Saldanha is home to many wonderfully operated restaurants ready to tantalise your tastebuds. Here are some of the best restaurants in and near the area worth checking out.

The Sandstone Restaurant, Captain's Cabin Restaurant & Pub, Tindlovu Camps Bay, Bottega At The Bay, The Mussel Cracker Restaurant, Eigebraai Restaurant, Ni Hao Chinese Restaurant and Pearly's Restaurant.

Special attractions

Saldanha is near some lovely attractions for its residents to enjoy. Here are some of the places you may want to explore.

The whole family will enjoy a day out at Sunnypark Langebaan which is the perfect place to cool off in the hot sun.

See the fossils of bears, sabre-tooth cats, short-necked giraffes and many other exotic animals at West Coast Fossils.

Take a drive to the North Head Lighthouse which is a beautiful sight that offers a small walking trail along the side of it.

Make Saldanha your home. Let it be your story.

With gorgeous homes, beautiful surroundings and some fantastic amenities in the area, Saldanha is definitely a top choice. Seeff has a wide range of properties within Saldanha for you to choose from whether you're looking to purchase a property or rent a home, so contact one of our property practitioners today.