De Kelders lies spread out above a rough coastline, varying from rocky beaches to awesome cliffs, and flattens out onto the sandy stretches of the Plaat, a fisherman's paradise.

Stanfords Bay, this marvellous little cove, once used by Captain Robert Stanford for exporting his farm produce, has developed into a beautiful, tranquil pleasure resort. Old milkwood trees cluster in a semicircle round the bay where swimming is perfectly safe and picnicking a must. Fig trees dating back to approximately 150 years ago can be seen here, not far from the freshwater springs at Flentergat.

Kleinbaai is a picturesque little village nestling amongst milkwood trees, summer daisies and glorious heather. It also boasts a tidal pool, golf course with a sea view and a sports centre. Fishing is a major sport and many try for the elusive big ones amongst the galjoen at the Plaat.

Franskraal is a modern village and a botanist's dream. Most of the flora is seasonal, flowering in spring. An ancient milkwood forest one of the last left in the world - cluster upon cluster of gnarled trunks, is one of the splendid wonders of creation at Franskraal. Franskraal has one of the quaintest museums in the country. An original "Strandveld-house" immediately on the sea harbors a special collection about the history of the area.

Uilenkraalmond is situated at the mouth of the Uilenkraal River and is a popular holiday resort with a big, modern caravan park, super tube, putt - putt course and trampoline. It's tranquil lagoon, safe for swimming, is also the homing ground for estuarine birds such as waders and gulls.

Pearly Beach village lazes partly obscured between heather covered dunes which undulate for kilometers above a magnificent shoreline. It's caravan park, shaded by ancient milkwood trees, is completely sheltered. Vast sandy stretches offer good angling sports. In season perlemoen and crayfish diving (permits a necessity) is a popular sport. Swimming in the aquamarine sea or lazing on the pearly beach is so enjoyable that visitors return year after year.