De Kelders – Colour Dots https://www.colourdots.co.za Explore The Western Cape Thu, 21 May 2026 10:54:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.colourdots.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/cropped-cropped-home_logo_150-1-32x32-1-100x100.png De Kelders – Colour Dots https://www.colourdots.co.za 32 32 Beach at De Kelders https://www.colourdots.co.za/listings/beach-at-de-kelders/ Fri, 05 Nov 2021 19:58:29 +0000 https://www.colourdots.co.za/?post_type=job_listing&p=27592 De Kelders Beach is a cove under the clifftop that overlooks Walker Bay. The beach is sheltered and is a popular swimming spot for locals and holidaymakers. De Kelders is also a great diving spot for snorkelers and scuba divers. It is also very popular amongst local surfers. With the right conditions, waves break to the left and right and great barrels build up. The best swell direction is to the southeast. Surf reports for wind from the north will indicate the best surf. The beach is fairly deserted. Look out for the wreck of the HMS Birkenhead, which sank there in 1852. Shells can often be found on this beach, especially after winter storms and low tide. If you plan to collect shells, please follow local regulations and take only empty shells. Shell identification guide..  Parking: Yes Lifeguards: Yes, at certain spots Surfing: Surf report Swimming: Yes Fishing: Yes for galjoen, kabeljou (kob), and steenbras. illustrated guide to sea fishing Dog walking; Yes, on a leash Ablutions: Yes Beach type: sheltered Whale watching in season; whales can be seen in season Check the tides: here Check the sea temperature here Other beaches in the Overberg Best beaches in the Western Cape article

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]]> Die Plaat https://www.colourdots.co.za/listings/die-plaat/ Wed, 23 Mar 2022 07:51:10 +0000 https://www.colourdots.co.za/?post_type=job_listing&p=28926 Die Plaat means ‘the sheet’ referring to the long coastal plain that drops considerably just offshore.  De Plaat stretches from Hermanus to De Kelders.  There are long stretches of pristine white sandy beaches, caves, and massive sand dunes. The entry point to Die Plaat at Gansbaai is within the Walker Bay Nature Reserve. It is quite isolated and is at the end of a very long walk if you are not driving there. There is an admission fee to the reserve as well as strict entry and exit times. Swimming is only advised on the sheltered first beach as strong rip currents can be encountered in the open waters. Surfing, horse riding, and hiking are other activities enjoyed here. Shells can often be found on this beach, especially after winter storms and low tide. If you plan to collect shells, please follow local regulations and take only empty shells. Shell identification guide Check the tides here Best beaches in the Western Cape article Other beaches in the Overberg

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