People born and bred in Paternoster are known as ‘mosselvreters’ or mussel eaters.
People born and bred in Paternoster are known as ‘mosselvreters’ or mussel eaters.
Paternoster means ‘our father’ in Latin. The village is said to be named for the grateful prayers of Portuguese shipwreck survivors, but this is mere speculation.
Cape Columbine lighthouse, near Paternoster, was the last manned lighthouse to be built along the South African coastline – in 1936. The light can be seen for 50km and one keeper still mans the lighthouse.
People born and bred in Paternoster are known as ‘mosselvreters’ or mussel eaters.
Wedding and Function Venues
Location
Facilities
Capacity
1 — 1000
CATAMARAN HALF/FULL DAY
Half or Full Day
12 People
Swim and Braai
Self-Catering
PABALA GAME RESERVE
Nature Reserve
Free WiFi
Swimming Pool
Capacity 150
PATERNOSTER HOTEL
Restaurant
Bar Facility
Capacity 100
PENHILL FARM
Swimming Pool
Restaurant
Capacity 120
ROX & SEA COUNTRY LODGE
Family Friendly
Free WiFi
Swimming Pool
Capacity 50