South Africa's Garden Route includes some of the country's most scenic stretches of coastline and offer tourists an array of activities.
It stretches from Stilbaai to Plettenberg Bay - although the starting and ending point of the route has often been contended.
If you are expecting lush green gardens and flower shows you will be very disappointed to find out that the area is in fact called "The Garden Route" because of the densely vegetated forests, pine plantations and thick fragrant bush called "fynbos", that can be found along the route.
Here you will find an array of mountain ranges that dot the pristine beaches and bays, while wild flowers and indigenous forests provide the necessary colours to treat the eye.
This 200km coastal route links a series of charming towns.
One of the towns along the route is Knysna: A mystical town that has forever been a firm favourite amongst tourists.
Not only was this town been voted Town of the Year on multiple occasions but it has also been named as one of the Top 100 Destinations in the World.
Property in Knysna has also been at the top of many investors' list because of the town's popularity among holiday goers.
The scenic beauty of the area has also contributed to the town's steady property market.
Some of the most sought after properties in Knysna can be found on Thesen Island - a marina spread over 90ha and consisting of 19 man-made islands surrounded by 25ha of tidal waterways and linked by 21 arched bridges.
Here you will find 508 houses and 56 apartments.
Reserved for those enjoying the finer things in life, this development has facilities that include waterway access from private jetties, communal beaches, landscape parks, bird sanctuaries and safe, quite streets.
Property for sale in Knysna will not disappoint those who seek a peaceful haven in the heart of the Western Cape's most beautiful regions.