Langebaan’s name may quite literally be derived from the Langebaan Lagoon, a long shallow stretch of salt water separated from the sea by a narrow strip of land, which in Afrikaans makes sense because lange means ‘long’ and baan means ‘way’, ‘path’ or ‘runway’, i.e. referring to the strip of land forming the lagoon. What is important though, is to note that the Afrikaans saying ‘iets op die lange baan skuif’, which means ‘to put something off’ should not be adhered to when considering this small but vibey town with big-city perks …
Situated only a 90-minute drive from Cape Town and a popular holiday destination, this bustling town attracts scores of weekend and holiday visitors. The Langebaan Lagoon provides a spectacular setting and locals love the fact that everyone loves their town. It boasts more sunshine than rain, safe beaches for swimming and sunbathing, a broad range of water sport from jet-skiing, kite boarding and surfing to yachting and boating.
Langebaan lies at the entrance to the West Coast National Park and birdwatchers can enjoy over 300 species of birds found in the lagoon waters and natural fynbos of the park. The park is very busy from August to September during spring when the wild flowers are in bloom, and locals have dubbed the home of the ‘Slow Five’: tortoises, whales, sand sharks, porcupines and dune mole rats. A stone’s throw away you will also fine the West Coast Fossil Park, which spans a total of 80 square metres and is exceptionally well preserved.
A number of estates, including the Langebaan Country Golf Estate and the Club Mykonos Resort with a casino and spa, offer a range of properties to rent or buy. The town has an excellent infrastructure and amenities, which includes convenience centres, the Laguna Shopping Mall, several restaurants, coffee shops, pubs, guest houses, as well as good public and private schools. It is only 20 minutes’ drive from Saldanha and Vredenburg for all other necessities, including the West Coast Mall (regional shopping centre), industrial areas, healthcare and other facilities. Langebaan offers a wide range of property to choose from, ranging from apartments and village houses to estate, luxury and seaside homes.
