Langebaan is small seaside town on the South African West Coast, just over 120kms North of Cape Town on the edge of the Langebaan lagoon. Founded in 1922, this historical town was once a whaling station but has now become a busy holiday destination. It is a favourite for nature-lovers and water sport enthusiasts. The lagoon is part of a protected area, the West Coast National Park. There are various stories as to how Langebaan got its name. The most popular explanation is that the Dutch seafarers who entered the Lagoon to repair and clean their ships, named it after the long strip of calm water formed by the Lagoon. In 1909, a whaling station was established by Scandinavians at Donkergat, starting a new era for Langebaan as a fishing village. Whaling ended in 1968 and the village continued with fishing. During the American Civil War, the Confederate Warship The Alabama looked for refreshments in the bay. George Lloyd deserted from the ship, settled on the Lagoon, and later founded Churchhaven. Langebaan is an internationally acclaimed Ramsar Site for its importance as a wetland.

ACCOMMODATION:
Langebaan is a premier holiday destination with accommodation in guest houses, lodges, self catering apartments and Bed and Breakfast accommodation.

DOCTOR:
Doctor's contact is for Dr Bester, Jozua Philip, a general practitioner at the Sea Breeze Centre. There are several other doctors around town. (Oct-2021).

FOOD:
There are restaurants, coffee shops and take aways around town.

FUEL:
There is an Total fuel stop and Caltex fuel stop in the town with all Petrol and Diesel types. (Oct-2021).

INFORMATION AND POSTAL SERVICES:
There is a tourism office in the town. There is a Post office in Langebaan along Bree Street for postal services, Tel : +27(0)22 772 2710. This town also have public libraries the Langebaan Library and the Harold Krumm Public Library where articles about this town and facilities can also be found. (Oct-2021).

MECHANICAL REPAIRS/ TOW IN SERVICES:
For car mechanical repairs there is the Mouton Motors Auto Repair, Tel : +27(0)22 772 2150. (Oct-2021).

MONEY:
Banks and their ATMs includes an ABSA, Standard bank and an FNB ATM for financial transactions.

PHARMACY/HOSPITAL/HEALTH CARE:
Hospital contact added is for the Sea Breeze Medical centre, a private hospital. There is no public hospital in the town, the nearest hospital is the Vredenburg Provincial Hospital, Tel : +27(0)22 713 1261. There is also public clinic the Langebaan Clinic along Antonie Finnie Street. There is also a Clicks pharmacy in the town for all prescription and pharmaceutical needs, Tel: +27(0)22 77 20248. There is also the Langebaan pharmacy. (Oct-2021).

POLICE:
Police contact added is for the main SAPS in Langebaan town. Emergency contact is 10111. (Oct-2021).

SHOPPING:
For convenient shopping, there is the Laguna Mall open during normal day working hours, Tel : +27(0)22 772 0528. There is the Denlyn Park Craft Market situated along the Oostewal Street in Langebaan. The Langebaan Indoor market where there are delicious fresh foods and handmade items. (Oct-2021).

TRANSPORT:
There are taxis and train for public transport. Metered taxis are also available for hire. There are also car rental companies offices.

TYRE SALES AND REPAIRS:
For tyre sales and repairs there are is a Speedy Langebaan at Nautilus Building Laguna Mall, Tel : +27(0)22 772 0374. (Oct-2021).

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