Franskraal

Franskraal, Franskraal, Western Cape

A visit to the Western Cape’s amazing coastal region of Gansbaai leads guests to discovering the smaller and less well-known suburb of Franskraal. This stunning area has become famous for its stunning beachfront, quiet surroundings and countryside atmosphere – not to mention its close proximity to Gansbaai itself, which is also an amazing setting for a vacation. Franskraal is a small suburb located just outside the shark cage diving centre of South Africa, which is Gansbaai. There are plenty of attractions to explore in this area, ranging from unique outdoor excursions and fun-filled activities by the beach, to more relaxing endevours such as bird watching, hiking along hiking trails and an extensive selection of natural environments that are beautiful and refreshing.

Franskraal in the Overberg region is also home to the Strandveld Museum, providing guests with an informative history of this small coastal town. A must-see sight while enjoying a holiday in Franskraal is the Groot Melkhoutbos Trail, which is open to the public and perfecly showcases everything this friendly and beautiful village is about. Franskraal is also home to a number of galleries, craft stores and art shops, as a creative and artistic area which appeals to many artists and designers. This quiet area is a great option for tourists who want to enjoy a shark cage diving experience with a Great White Shark, or simply wish to soak up the sunshine and leisure of a small and relatively uncrowded village in the Western Cape while on holiday, close to the sea and a number of attractions that the whole family can enjoy.



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