One of the Western Cape’s best kept secrets and by so, remaining a truly special holiday destination to all, regardless of the season, Britannia Bay is a special seaside village that lies about 90 minutes out of Cape Town city, combining rustic and charming seaside living with unspoilt beaches and truly exceptional natural beauty. The beaches of Britannia Bay seem to stretch on endlessly, boasting pristine white shores and bright blue ocean waters, which are really fantastic for swimming as the bay is well protected and the benguela current cannot enter the bay. This delightful seaside area is incredibly popular among holiday visitors who have their heart set of spotting whales and even dolphins, a popular pastime in the Cape.
Britannia Bay sees a steady stream of Southern Right and Humpback whales for an impressive 10 months out of the year. Dusky Dolphins are known to enjoy following the boats of holiday guests across the sea, while it is always a treat to spot the Heaviside dolphin as you survey the ocean waters from the beach – these specific dolphins are endemic to the area. Another popular attraction when visiting this lovely bay is taking a trip with friends or family to Seal Island, which is only a 10 minute boat ride out and is perfect for activating like diving and Cray-fishing. A visit to the popular and world-renowned West Coast national Park, one of the world’s most well known bird sanctuaries, is well worth a visit, as is the Berg River estuary and the Rocherpan Nature Reserve. Enjoy tranquil and mesmerizing holiday experiences at Brittania Bay and bask in the beauty on display all around. This wonderful coastal village is also rich is bird life and is home to many species of fauna and flora.