Enjoy a coffee with a view on the R44 coastal road

Sometimes it’s the simplest moment that stays with you the longest: you’re standing on one of South Africa’s most spectacular coastal roads, the waves crash against the rocks and you’re holding a freshly brewed coffee in your hand. That’s exactly what awaits you at an unassuming lay-by along the R44, where a small coffee van with genuine barista skills provides the perfect break.

Up here you have an elevated view of the sea stretching all the way to the horizon. Spray swirls in the distance, seagulls glide over the cliffs and you can feel the salty air on your skin. Sit down on one of the rocks or simply stay standing, take a sip and enjoy the moment – because that’s what travelling is all about.

The coffee van may not always be there. If you spot it, you should seize the opportunity – there can hardly be a better place for a coffee break with a view.