Yzerfontein is located around 80km from Cape Town and is the first town along the West Coast Road. The Latin motto Mare didat, flores decorat, meaning the sea enriches, whilst the flowers decorate, perfectly describes this picturesque village. The sea maintains the town’s small but thriving fishing industry, and the small craft harbour is where more than half of the West Coast’s line fish is landed. The water of the bay is also ranked as one of the country’s best surfing spots.
During springtime, people turn their focus to Yzerfontein’s surrounding sand dunes and veld, where fynbos and wildflowers burst into bloom, changing the area into feast of colour. Nature lovers flock to Yzerfontein not only to witness this spectacular, but also to enjoy the tranquil surroundings and favourable climate the area has to offer. The West Coast National Park is located 15 minutes from Yzerfontein and is a popular attraction amongst hikers and bird watchers.
Spring also marks the start of whale season and as part of the Whale Route, Yzerfontein is one of the places where these creatures can be viewed in their natural habitat.
The Yzerfontein property market continues to boom, as more and more people long for the West Coast lifestyle. Seaside sanctuaries in this village come in the form of cottages, houses, apartments and town houses. Vacant land is also available for those looking to build their dream home from scratch.
