Unveiling Yzerfontein: South Africa's Unknown Coastal Gem

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  • Join us as we uncover the hidden gem of Yzerfontein, a charming coastal town on the West Coast of South Africa, just an hour's drive from Cape Town. This stunning destination is often overlooked by tourists, but trust us, it's a treasure trove of natural beauty, rich history, and warm hospitality. From the breathtaking 16 Mile Beach to the tranquil !Khwa ttu Nature Reserve, we'll take you on a journey through the best of Yzerfontein. We'll explore the quaint town's charming restaurants, visit the famous Rosemead Bakery, and even stop by the West Coast Farm Stall for some fresh produce. But that's not all - we'll also delve into the region's fascinating history, including a swim in the iconic Swem Gat and checking out the mysterious Dassen Island. And, of course, no trip to Yzerfontein would be complete without a visit to the picturesque Salt Pans and a glimpse of the majestic ostriches that call this place home. So sit back, relax, and let us show you why Yzerfontein is South Africa's best-kept secret.
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  • @MidlifeTravelTales
    @MidlifeTravelTales  8 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    What's your favourite town along the West Coast??

    • @marguerite527
      @marguerite527 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Have you guys visited Elandsbay? Or Doringbaai? Kleinzee? Koingnaas? I don’t want to share too many gems. 🤭

    • @marguerite527
      @marguerite527 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Lambertsbay also was a special place we went camping. (From Living in Yzf we’d go camping in Lambertsbay. Ha ha. Go figure. One coastal town to the next).

    • @MidlifeTravelTales
      @MidlifeTravelTales  6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @marguerite527 none of those yet, but hopefully soon😊👍

    • @1MonthataTime
      @1MonthataTime 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Langebaan and Grotto Bay 😊 need to make a plan to visit Yzerfontein

    • @MidlifeTravelTales
      @MidlifeTravelTales  3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @1MonthataTime thanks for that 😀👍

  • @calebtravelsfar
    @calebtravelsfar 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Im convinced South Africa has the best weather in the World 😍

    • @MidlifeTravelTales
      @MidlifeTravelTales  4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Definitely 💯💯

    • @andrewlinesjah4538
      @andrewlinesjah4538 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@calebtravelsfar
      No .
      But the weather is temperate to a fair extent

  • @joyherselman87
    @joyherselman87 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Thank you for another lovely video. We are planning to visit in March. My niece just moved there in December and they are busy finishing their build. I was trying to spot their house. Definitely going to get them to watch. God bless.

  • @cormacmckenna935
    @cormacmckenna935 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Happy Birthday Dane. Love your videos. Grew up in CT, now live in Perth (last 20 years). Brings back fond memories. Keep up the great videos.

    • @MidlifeTravelTales
      @MidlifeTravelTales  8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks so much, glad you're enjoying them 🙏😊

  • @ConnieJordaan-p2e
    @ConnieJordaan-p2e 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Guys …. Another great video . Glad Cindy found at least one wine tasting. Dane … hope you were allowed your own piece of cake on your birthday 🎁

    • @MidlifeTravelTales
      @MidlifeTravelTales  8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks so much, we had a great time! 🙏😊

  • @achristians
    @achristians 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    So so true,, This is a Beautiful place.. a Real Hidden Gem 💎

    • @MidlifeTravelTales
      @MidlifeTravelTales  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Absolutely 💯

    • @b-jscott
      @b-jscott 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Unfortunately it won’t remain a hidden gem for much longer ……

    • @MidlifeTravelTales
      @MidlifeTravelTales  6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @b-jscott yes as so many small towns👍

  • @fillyhart4222
    @fillyhart4222 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    A very Happy Birthday to you Dane. And to many more adventures. The West Coast of SA will always hold very special memories for me. 🎉

  • @PetraMyburgh-vr1kj
    @PetraMyburgh-vr1kj 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Really enjoy your trips!

  • @lauriegrobler
    @lauriegrobler 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Hi there , been following and watching you channel for a while now , very glad to see this video of Yzerfontein , i live here and its amazing here.

    • @MidlifeTravelTales
      @MidlifeTravelTales  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Lovely place to live. Much appreciated 👍😊🙏

  • @marguerite527
    @marguerite527 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I grew up in this town. There was only n petrol station and a little Portugese store that sold basic essentials. Most of the streets were red gravel and I had the best time as a kid. There were only about 150 people back then 1981-1995. ‘96 I went to koshuis and still came home every weekend. I can remember what it felt like coming from hot Paarl to the entrance at the four way stop and feeling the cool beach air. The many days and evenings on the beach through out my life. High school parties on the Duine. Phosphor on the beach at night. Swimming all day and cartwheeling on the beach. I left for USA 2010 and my parents sold the house we grew up in in 2021. End of an era. My brother still lives there and runs my dad’s business McNeil construction (if you ever want to build a house there. Best builders in town of course!).
    Oh and those tiny dolphins are called Tornyne or torpedoes. Thanks for great video. And happy you guys enjoyed it there.

    • @MidlifeTravelTales
      @MidlifeTravelTales  6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thanks so much for sharing this, amazing how much it has changed for good or bad. But it's a great way to grow up with wonderful memories. 😊👍🙏

  • @LizelNienaber
    @LizelNienaber 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Again a superb video. Love the way you explore the lovely towns /places.

  • @Frances-m1h
    @Frances-m1h 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Lovely video,one of your best, 👍♥️ from Frances uk 🤗♥️

  • @barbaraburns1056
    @barbaraburns1056 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    🎉 Happy Birthday! Another wonderful adventure

  • @travel_and_explore_with_BIP
    @travel_and_explore_with_BIP 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Beautiful, thank you!
    I was in SA in Dec -23 but on the East Coast and in Johannesburg

    • @MidlifeTravelTales
      @MidlifeTravelTales  3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thank you, hope you enjoyed it 👍😊

  • @PromenadeinFrance
    @PromenadeinFrance 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    guys, so much fun, swimming pools, promenades, beers testing,wine testing, happy to see your channel growing, well deserved !

    • @MidlifeTravelTales
      @MidlifeTravelTales  8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks so much guys, hopefully see you in Europe 😊👍🙏

  • @ferhanamannah9512
    @ferhanamannah9512 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Wishing you a very Happy belated bday. Thanks for taking us on ur adventure. We really look forward to watching the videos. Wish u guys all the best

  • @hiltonberry247
    @hiltonberry247 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Happy birthday Dane! Hope you had a jol!😂🎉

  • @michalf6460
    @michalf6460 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Love all this places thenk you !

  • @raymondchadwick1573
    @raymondchadwick1573 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Good video. I am glad you went to this area i was wondering about it. Because your last video you did not mention it. That cafe bakery looks good.
    Great place. In some weird way South Africa looks like Australia.
    Happy birthday mate.....enjoy...

    • @MidlifeTravelTales
      @MidlifeTravelTales  8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the birthday wishes! 🙏😊

  • @Libra67jtc
    @Libra67jtc 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    You are correct 16 mile beach is the longest unbroken stretch of beach in ZA. Great vid guys.

  • @CindyGoodman-c7h
    @CindyGoodman-c7h 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Yzerfontein is an up and coming little place on the West Coast

  • @PetraMyburgh-vr1kj
    @PetraMyburgh-vr1kj 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Happy Birthday ou piesang!😂

  • @theresagosling1530
    @theresagosling1530 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Congratulations on your birthday!

  • @calebtravelsfar
    @calebtravelsfar 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    7:08 odd looking penguin that 😂😂

  • @yvonnelessick9880
    @yvonnelessick9880 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Would have liked to go to ysterfontein with my late husband for the sake of that 16 mile beach the walk to prevent strokes and heart attacks the fyn Bo's. So unique to South Africa🎉😼🌌🌌🚀

  • @marguerite527
    @marguerite527 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I can still remember when the ostriches started showing up. Around 1995/1996. It feels like the other day.

  • @andremeyer863
    @andremeyer863 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Wait for the South Easter.

  • @andrewlinesjah4538
    @andrewlinesjah4538 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Run along now Snickers ,
    Or whatever your name is ...
    Kernels 😂

    • @MidlifeTravelTales
      @MidlifeTravelTales  3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      😊👌

    • @andrewlinesjah4538
      @andrewlinesjah4538 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @MidlifeTravelTales
      I take you gathered the television series scene
      Where the line was taken from .
      🤣😂🤣👈🏻

    • @MidlifeTravelTales
      @MidlifeTravelTales  3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @andrewlinesjah4538 sorry I didn't 😀

    • @andrewlinesjah4538
      @andrewlinesjah4538 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      ​@@MidlifeTravelTales
      Dexter Morgan
      Trinity killer employs the services of a stray dog
      To lure a victim in acquaintance as she had a dog
      Then he unhooks the stray from the leash
      Exclaiming
      You run along now " Snickers , "
      Or whatever your name is .
      The part is powerfully portrayed by
      A legendary character actor
      Mr John Lithgow
      Who won an Academy Award for his role as
      The Trinity Killer
      In
      DEXTER ...

    • @andrewlinesjah4538
      @andrewlinesjah4538 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@MidlifeTravelTales
      DEXTER MORGAN
      SERIES 4
      TRINITY KILLER
      Employs the services of a stray dog 🐕 he names Snickers
      As part of his lure to associate with an intended victim
      When the encounter of a chat is over
      Trinity unleashes the stray
      Exclaiming
      Run along now Snickers
      Or whatever your name is
      🚣🏿‍♀️

  • @yvonnelessick9880
    @yvonnelessick9880 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Dare to go to swim in that water wonder if it is a remedy
    To arthritis rheumatism
    Natural health remedy

  • @charljoubert3141
    @charljoubert3141 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    House at 3min 15 sec.Christo Wiese's house.

  • @michalf6460
    @michalf6460 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Love your videos! pleas Dont use music. its too much noys

    • @MidlifeTravelTales
      @MidlifeTravelTales  8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Glad you enjoyed it 👍👍

    • @colin5777
      @colin5777 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Have to agree it's awful