Mossel
Bay
Halfway
between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth in South Africa
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 on the East Coast od South Africa.
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
this popular Garden Route town.
Many
of the well-preserved old stone buildings today are part of historic
tours / walk.
The
pride of Mossel Bay's sporting facilities is it's 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. An attraction
we can include in any of our Garden Route Tours South
Africa should you wish.
The
harbour
Rich in history, the harbour has been a favourite spot for visitors
to Mossel Bay.
Big
5 Safaris
Mossel
Bay is ideally located along the Garden Route
of South Africa to have a family holiday mixed
with the wild. There are a number of Big 5 Safaris
available at different game lodges where one can view some wild.
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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Route Tours South Africa - click here!
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