The former German town of Swakopmund is bordered by the cold Atlantic Ocean on one side and the hot Namib Desert on the other. Its architecture is reminiscent of Germany in the 1930s, restaurants feature German meals and even the language is invariably German.

On the Atlantic coast of Namibia

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Converted Liverpool-built steam tug boat that plied its trade in Cape Town, now forms a stylish, excellent restaurant and bar, specialising in great local seafood, with views to match.

Positively cheap by European standards.

Seafront at Swakopmund, a delightful historic german port and popular seaside resort to get away from the desert heat

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