Palmiet Lagoon — Beaches in Kleinmond

Palmiet Lagoon is the broad, calm stretch of the Palmiet River just before it reaches the sea. The water is sheltered, so it suits paddling, canoeing, swimming and relaxing on the banks beneath the Kogelberg mountains.

Bring a picnic and your own boats or boards. The lagoon is fed by the river and the sea, so the colour and depth vary; the mouth can be strong when the river runs high. Conditions change with the tides, wind and season: check locally before you go, and swim only where it is safe.