A small seaside town, 110km north of Cape Town and flanked by Saldana Bay on the East and Danger Bay on the West, both of which are fed directly by the Atlantic Ocean.

Saldanha is part of the ‘Magnificent Seven’ villages that make up the West Coast Peninsula, alongside Langebaan, Vredenburg, Jacobsbaai, St Helena Bay, Hopefield and Paternoster. The area is awash with great restaurants, many of them alfresco affairs on the beach, offering freshly caught seafood and unbeatable ambience.

The town was mistakenly named after a Portuguese seaman who discovered Table Bay but never actually came to these parts himself: Admiral Antonio de Saldana.

The area was always highly valued, but for different resources at different times. The Dutch used to take penguin eggs, while guano hunters stripped the islands around the entrance to the bay. Even the Americans arrived here, in the form of the Confederate fighting ship called The Alabama – and until today we even have a song for this momentous occasion.

In the past few decades, Saldanha has been discovered by local and international travellers who like a bright sunny day, a fresh plate of oysters, a choice of long white beaches, the colourful evening chatter of fishermen coming in from a day’s work in the Atlantic, and the slow pace of South Africa’s legendary West Coast.

And even though the serious business of Saldanha is fishing, there is always time for a regatta. For those who like to fish, hike, bike and sail the high seas, Saldanha awaits.

Its local economy is strongly dependent on fishing, mussels, seafood and the harbour trade, as well as the established steel industry. In the past, the natural deep sheltered harbour played an important role in the long and colourful history of the area, and today it still plays a central role in the export and import for the industries of the region. Every effort is being made to balance the industry in the region with the eco-fragility of the area.

Things to do and see
- Choose from a variety of restaurants including: The Sandstone Cafe & Lounge, Slipway Waterfront restaurant, Captain's Cabin, Captains, Amigo's Pub
- Tourist attractions including: Whale watching, gaming, casino, the wild flowers and the fossil Park
- Many people enjoy the area for its water sports like wind surfing, sailing, canoeing and body surfing
- Experience the West Coast National Park
- Play golf nearby at Langebaan Country Estate, or Vredenburg Golf Club

West Coast National Park
Just inland from the secluded harbour of Saldanha Bay, and only 1,5 hour's drive from Cape Town's City Centre, one finds the azure waters of the Langebaan Lagoon, focal point of the West Coast National Park.

Thousands of seabirds roost on sheltered islands, pristine golden beaches stretch endlessly into the early morning mist and brooding salt marshes are home to vast concentrations of migrant waders from the northern hemisphere. During the spring the strandveld is embroidered with a tapestry of multi-hued flowers, while in the Postberg section many antelope are to be seen in a setting that is as unique as it is idyllic.

Postberg Hiking info: The WCNP Postberg hiking trails bookings will be open from the 1st of June 2016. These hiking trails are open for two months only - during August and September each year. Book now to secure your spot! Bookings can be made at Geelbek info centre or directly contacting the following number 022 707 9902/3.

Below are the 2016/2017 rates:
Steenbok hiking trail: Maximum of 20 people per day @R70.00 p/p excluding conservation fees
Postberg 2 day trail: Maximum of 12 people per day @R120.00 p/p excluding conservation fees