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| Myoli Beach Sedgefield |
We recently visited Sedgefield, a town along the N2 and Garden Route of South Africa
Somehow, one always seems to bypass Sedgefield in a hurry to get to the more well known towns of Knysna or Plettenberg Bay. This time we stayed and what a surprise it turned out to be. Don't be put off by the endless row of shops lining the N2 - there is so much more to explore in this town.
We were amazed with both the history and the mosaics in this town.
The Sedgefield website is extremely well done and is well worth a read to discover just how much there is to this "Slow Town"
https://www.discover-sedgefield-south-africa.com/
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| Swartvlei Estuary We particularly loved the amazing beaches in Sedgefield - from Gericke's Point all the way to Cola Beach one can walk for miles and miles, especially at low tide. The hike to Gericke's Point is approx. 4km and should be done at low tide. Offering lovely views and the highest fossil dunes in South Africa. It is one of those hikes that everybody needs to do at least once. Swartvlei Beach is ideal for surfing, horse riding, running, angling or swimming Sedgefield Lagoon mouth is on the estuary on the swimmers here love to ride with the current down towards the sea! When we first saw this we though the guy was in trouble but we soon realised that this is a favourite sport for the locals! Myoli Beach has a restaurant very close by - this is extremely popular. Kite surfing and fishing are popular here as well as being a sun-tanning spot during the summer months. For a really long run or walk, try Cola Beach - it's gorgeous, quiet and goes on forever! We also loved walking along the river banks at low tide - accessed from The Island. Bird life was interesting and the views are lovely. We did get sucked into a very muddy patch - I nearly lost my shoes but I managed to get out without too much damage other than extremely muddy shoes and ankles! The Saturday Market is well known and a must visit if you are in the area on a Saturday. It gets very busy so go early. We found the mosaics fascinating and these are found all over the town - read the history behind this project on the website link above. All in all, an interesting and beautiful area of the Garden Route of South Africa - take some time to branch off the N2 and enjoy the peace and natural beauty that surrounds the town of Sedgefield. Photographers will also enjoy the various moods and lighting conditions over the estuary and the beaches - it's a fun place to visit once you realise that there is more to this Garden Route town than meets the eye from the N2! For Accommodation Cape Town, South Africa |
