The
Garden Route and South
Africa offers a long list of interesting
towns with lots to do. Most of these towns are included
in a Garden Route Tour. Remember
to let us know if there is a certain town you would
like to see during your Garden Route Tour
and we will do our best to include it in the tour.
-Mossel
Bay
Halfway
between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, along the
Garden Route, nestles the seaside
town of Mossel Bay.
A
bustling holiday resort in summer and the ideal
retreat in winter, it is situated on a spectacular
sunwashed peninsula embraced by the warm Indian
Ocean. No wonder that the town
is featured in the Guinness Book of Records as having
the mildest all-year climate, second only to Hawaii.
Mossel
Bay has a fascinating history, much of
which is on display at the Bartolomeu Dias Museum
Complex. Of the seven National Monuments on the
Museum Grounds, 6 are buildings dating between 1830
and 1902.
The
history is reflected by the architectural styles
found throughout the town.
Many
of the well-preserved old stone buildings today
are part of an historic tour /
walk trough town.
The
pride of Mossel Bay's sporting
facilities is its 18-hole golf course, with a view
of the sea from every tee. Aquatic sports are a
prime attraction, and the modern mooring facility
makes it a haven for yachting enthusiasts.
Surfing,
boardsailing, power boating, deep sea fishing and
scuba diving are immensely popular as are the romantic,
relaxing sunset cruises and tours.
Attractions
include:
The Point area
One of the more famous areas for sufers, the Point,
also features a natural pool formed by rocks - a
popular swimming place at low tide. The St Blaize
trail starts here, and in season this is the ideal
spot to watch the whales and dolphins at play.
The
harbour
Rich in history, the harbour has been a favourite
spot for visitors to Mossel Bay.
Mossgas
info centre
The Mossgas Info Centre, situated next to Santos
Protea Beach, informs visitors about the project
and the production of synthetic fuels from Mossel
Bay's offshore gas fields.
Historical
wreck site
The history of Mossel Bay is closely
linked to maritime activities. The site of the PHILIA
and other wrecks was identified for an underwater
museum because of easy accessiblility.
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