Mossel Bay

Mossel Bay is a small harbour town situated on the Garden Route in the Province of South Africa. A favourite coastal and holiday destination, it has over the years developed into a town of unhurried hospitality, complementing the natural beauty and rich cultural history of the District of Eden. It was here that the first modern Europeans have set foot on southern African shores – commemorated at the Da Gama Museum Complex in the town-centre. Washed by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, Mossel Bay offers sandy beaches stretching into the horizon, whale watching in season (June – mid November), water sport and extreme adventures. The Bay of Attraction, as Mossel Bay is often referred to, is also a paradise for any shopper hunting for local art and craft or maritime objects, and a hub for good entertainment and exquisite dining on the Garden Route. Get in By Road Mossel Bay is situated along the Garden Route, connected with the N2and therefore easily reached from Cape Town in the West and George in the East, as well as Oudtshoorn in the North. Get around You can easily walk around the city centre, but taking a car to some of the outside destinations or restaurants is favourable.During December one is advised to limit car usage as the traffic becomes very digested over the festive season. Small motorcycles or betterstill bicycles will be much better than trying to commute by car See Bartholomeu Dias Museum Complex, +27 (0)44 691-1067, [1] The lighthouse and Dias exhibit. Do Take a boat ride to the seal island near the harbour. Visit the market at Hartenbos beach. Buy some wine and go sit at the cliffs in the southern part of the town, enjoying the view of the ocean. We were lucky enough to see a whale there, which gave us a private performance. Buy Eat Boteliers Kop is a nearby game farm / resort that offers a classy buffet. It's located 6 km North of Klein Brak. Currently they have 2 rhinos on the farm. The beaches offer a variety of very good restaurants (mainly fresh fish). Drink Sleep Bantry House is a very nice establishment, situated above the bay and harbour. All four-star rooms have seaview and from here you will see one of the best sunrises in the world. Breakfast is served and wide range of drinks is available all day. Walking to town and the beach, as well as many restaurants is easy and parking available. Prices start from R300pps. Boteliers Kop (see above) Santos Express, ph: +27 (0)44 691-1995 (mailto:beds@santosexpress.co.za), [2] is an old train parked right at the beach. You sleep in sleeping cars (duh). Comfort is mediocre but its worth the experience and prices are affordable. Lots of camping sites near Hartenbos beach. Get out Economics Mossel Bay relies on tourism and natural gas extraction and processing. This article is still a stub and needs your attention. It does not have a template. Please plunge forward and help it grow!