Yzerfontein
South Africa · Western CapeZA
Small harbour town on the west coast of South Africa
Yzerfontein, or Ysterfontein, is a small harbour town with about 1200 inhabitants on the west coast of South Africa about 90 km north of Cape Town. The name in Afrikaans means "Iron Fountain".The town started out when the farm 'Yzerfontein' was bought by the Katz-family in the 1930s. Then they started dividing the farm into plots. The main sources of income are tourism, mining and fishing.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- -33.344, 18.162
- Timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Elevation
- 24 m
Overview of Yzerfontein
Set in Western Cape, South Africa, Yzerfontein is a spot. Its strongest draws are water sports and nature. It lies in the southern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Yzerfontein
Water Sports in Yzerfontein
(3)Under water sports, Yzerfontein is tagged with Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing and Windsurfing. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Yzerfontein's own activity tags.
Nature in Yzerfontein
(1)Yzerfontein's nature entries include Islands. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Yzerfontein. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Yzerfontein
The warm stretch of December to March is when water activities work best.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Western Cape plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to Africa/Johannesburg on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Yzerfontein that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Yzerfontein known for?
- Travellers associate Yzerfontein with water sports and nature. It sits in Western Cape, South Africa.
- What can you do in Yzerfontein?
- Yzerfontein is tagged with Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing, Windsurfing and Islands, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Yzerfontein?
- The warm stretch of December to March is when water activities work best.
- Where is Yzerfontein located?
- Yzerfontein belongs to Western Cape, South Africa, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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