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Paternoster, meaning ‘Our Father’, ostensibly took its name from the
heartfelt prayers of shipwrecked Portuguese sailors. Although life is so closely associated with the sea and fishing industry, it is to this historic and peaceful little fishing village where the traveller comes to relax. It is a virtual paradise with miles of isolated white sandy beaches, romantic sunsets, some of the best seafood on the West Coast, wildflowers in spring and the Cape Columbine Nature Reserve. Try your hand at kayaking, kite surfing and kite flying, or enjoy the scenic hiking trails. Explore the art Route in Paternoster, Walk the route, view extraordinary artworks and meet the artists. The Columbine Nature Reserve is home to the well-known ‘Tietiesbaai’ and the last manned lighthouse in South Africa. Whales and dolphins visit the bay throughout the year and spring dons a kaleidoscope of veld flowers.
