Paternoster
Travel Guide Africa South Africa Western Cape Paternoster
Introduction
Paternoster, Latin for ‘Our Father’, is a small fishing village on the West Coast of South Africa believed to have been named after a prayer that was uttered by Portuguese sailors after they were shipwrecked there.
Sights and Activities
The area is well known for its seafood, especially rock lobster (crayfish), and every afternoon you can join a small crowd on the beach to welcome back the local fisherman returning their colourful fishing boats with the catch of the day.
Events and Festivals
Eat
The following local restaurants can be found in town:
- Voorstrandt Restaurant
- Gaatjie
- Noisy Oyster
Drink
Keep Connected
Internet
Phone
See also: International Telephone Calls
Post
The SAPO (South African Post Office) is the nation's postal service. Post offices are open from 8:30am to 4:30pm from Monday to Friday, and 8:00am to noon on Saturdays. Domestic and international deliveries are reliable but can sometimes take up to several weeks. If you want to send something oversees of any value, try using one of the private mail services, like Postnet.
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