Welcome to the Cape of Great Fun!
There’s no better place to make the most of summer than Kommetjie!
Forget dashing through the snow – we’ve got galloping through the sand! Or swishing through the surf! All of which makes the little village of Kommetjie near Cape Town one of South Africa’s best beach destinations for the Christmas period!
Christmas in Kommetjie! It’s a pairing that’s one of the best in South Africa combining the wonderful soft white sands of Long Beach with spectacular scenery, the ocean and ideal proximity to South Africa’s Mother City of Cape Town. The unbeatable ingredients of sun, sea and sand are what holiday fun is made of, so let’s look at why you need to spend time at Fin Whale Beach House, if not over the holidays then as soon as you can!
Everything on your doorstep
There’s no long walk to the beach when you stay at Fin Whale Beach House. Kommetjie’s Long Beach is literally a few steps from the back door, providing you with unlimited access to one of the country’s most beautiful stretches of coastline.
The village of Kommetjie is also on your doorstep, with its quaint shops, amazing restaurants and plethora of tourism attractions just waiting to be explored. Close by are historic wine estates, Michelin star restaurants, spectacular hiking routes, the jaw-dropping Chapman’s Peak and its celebrated route to Hout Bay.
Oceans of adventure
Whether it’s surfing, kayaking, fishing or indulging in a marine safari, taking to the waves in and around Kommetjie is an absolute must. While the Atlantic may be slightly chilly, this is where a wetsuit comes into play, allowing you to enjoy the surf without freezing! So bring your surfboard, boogie board or kite with you! And if you don’t know how, there’s lots of people in Kommetjie to help with surf lessons and the like.
A marine safari takes you out beyond the breakers to visit seal colonies, giving you the chance to see dolphins, porpoises and other marine mammals in the process. At this time of year the southern right whales that frequent this coast are preparing to leave with their calves, but you still may see the odd one or two while out on the ocean waves.
Of course, there’s also the thrill of great white shark cage diving, giving you the opportunity to experience this apex ocean predator in its own environment.
Seafood, seafood, seafood…
From fresh snoek to langoustines, crayfish to catch of the day and mussels to perlemoen, the seafood in Kommetjie is unbeatable. Prepare it yourself at Fin Whale Beach House, either over the braai or in our state-of-the-art kitchen, or go out to one of the wonderful restaurants in and around the village and beyond to sample the best fruits of the ocean you’ll ever taste.
Cape Town is just a half-hour drive away, with its bustling Victoria & Alfred Waterfront home to some of the best seafood restaurants in the world. Or travel to the tip of Africa and the Cape Peninsula to enjoy freshly caught kingklip and calamari overlooking one of the most celebrated views in the country.
Alternatively, go for a Cape Malay prawn curry and enjoy the melting pot of flavours that are a celebrated part of the Cape’s colourful history.
The great outdoors
You’ll spend more time outside than inside at Fin Whale Beach House, either lounging by our sparkling swimming pool or having fun with family and friends on the beach. Whether it’s a long walk to Slangkop lighthouse or sitting around a fire with smores and champagne at sunset, al fresco takes on new meaning here in Kommetjie.
Hike, mountain bike, ride horses, go touring in a motorcycle sidecar, microlight, windsurf, paraglide, sail or just sit and watch the sunset… The fresh air will fill your lungs to overflowing and you’ll connect to nature in a range of wonderful ways. That’s the beauty of a beach holiday!
