Paternoster is one of the oldest coastal towns along the West Coast and rich in culture and heritage. It’s typical fishermen style village architecture, pristine beaches, whales and dolphins, breath taking sunsets enhance the unique character of the most beautiful coastal town on the West Coast. The white sandy beaches, rugged coastline and white-washed fishermen cottages, gives the impression that you are in another world, lost in charm and peace. The area has an amazing variety of sea and wildlife as well as over 200 varying species of birds. In Spring the region is transformed into a floral paradise as the wildflowers come into bloom attracting visitors from far and wide. The Cape Columbine Nature Reserve covers an area of approximately 263ha along the rocky coastline, where these magnificent flowers can be viewed. The Cape Columbine lighthouse, built in 1936 on Castle Rock, is the last manually controlled lighthouse in South Africa.