Kleinmond Central, Kleinmond

Kleinmond has grown from a holiday destination to a vibrant town. Set between the Palmiet River and Kleinmond lagoon it offers the best of fresh and saltwater activities. Kleinmond's water activities range from canoeing down the rivers and swimming in the lagoon to angling in the ocean. It has beautiful beaches - Kleinmond Main Beach has Blue Flag status, a gym and play park for children and adults, wonderful hiking trails and walks, as well as restaurants serving mouthwatering meals.

Harbour Road is the place to be. There are shops, an art gallery, pottery and craft and interior stores. The seafood restaurants serve fresh fish and sushi.

Kleinmond boasts a brisk coastal walk from Bot River estuary to the Palmiet River.

It is an ideal village to relax, sit and watch the tide rise and fall, or, if you love nature, it's where you want to be for your out-of-doors fix.

Here is a to do list for when you're in and around Kleinmond:

1. Hike trails along the coast line and surrounding mountains
2. Swim in the ocean and river
3. Kayak
4. Walk through the Harold Porter Botanical Garden
5. Ski some dunes
6. Rock climb
7. Watch whales
8. Enjoy a picnic
9. Marvel at the Rooisand wild horses
10. Ride a horse (tame)
11. Cycle a mountain bike trail
12. Shop at Elgin railway market - a short drive from Kleinmond.
13. Visit the soon-to-open elephant sanctuary
14. Observe lions at the nearby lion reserve
15. Angle from the rocky coastline or fish in the deep sea
16. Compete in the sand castle building contest
17. Taste wine
18. Sip beer at a local brewery
19. Stock up on stone ground flour from the mill at Bot River
20. Explore craft markets on weekends
21. Purchase produce from Bloubakkie Plaasstal - the renowned fresh organic produce store
22. Imbibe a sundowner at Palmiet River