Infanta is often known as a ‘sleepy little town’. Founded in 1819 during a time of severe drought during which its creator, Joseph Barry, transported rice and maize from Cape Town up into the Breede River mouth. Interestingly though, its name is rather more historical, taken from the commander of the second caravel Under Dias, Joao Infante.
It is the surrounding hills swathed in fynbos that are a call to many a traveller, as they represent, together with the undisturbed beach front, a nature lover’s escape. And the rocky shoreline is great for fishing. But one of the biggest bonuses is to see how many whales frequent this coastline during the whale season.
