Darling

Darling is the heartbeat of the west coast region

Darling lies tucked away between hills of vineyards and golden wheat fields. Named after Charles Henry Darling who came to the Cape as Lt Governor, the town is strategically well positioned only 75km from Cape Town along the West Coast road. The sea is but 23km away at the coastal town of Yzerfontein.

Darling is the perfect weekend getaway destination. Experience warm hospitality in intimate guesthouses or self-catering cottages where you will awaken refreshed and rejuvenated with spirits restored. Here you can still expect to see a horseman cantering through the streets on a Saturday afternoon. A gaggle of geese might waddle across the street to forage in the neighbours garden.

If you want a place to eat we reccomend a visit to Karen Basson who serves dinners and lunches on her farm, Lelieblom in Darling.

A funeral procession is accompanied by the consolatory gospel sounds of a traditional brass band, the Bethlehem Crusaders.

Lovingly restored Victorian homes and ancient trees make an idyllic setting. Keeping vigil over the village is the homestead of Langfontein, the original farm on which Darling was founded in 1853. Although traditionally known for its spectacular wildflowers, Darling has so much more to offer visitors.

The mean annual rainfall of the Darling area is 600mm. Most of the rainfall occurs from April to the end of August. The mean temperature during the summer is 24 degrees C.

Darling is becoming a new discovery area of modern Cape wines and already some of the regions wines have achieved the highest critical acclaim. Lovers of good wines are invited to visit award-winning Alexanderfontein, Groote Post, Darling Cellars as well as Darling Wine & Art for tastings and sales.

Accommodation in and around Darling