Feel the Mediterranean vibe in Gordon's Bay, with its old-style charm, narrow streets and bustling waterfront. Set against the steep mountains of the Helderberg, the sheltered waters of this picturesque cove welcome sailors, surfers, fisherman, water-skiers and windsurfers from around the world. Or, for the more sedate, follow the Faure Marine Drive around the Hottentots Holland Mountains to the Streenbras Dam for excellent whale watching and magnificent views of Table Mountain and even - on a clear day - as far as Cape Point.
Walk the 7km Danie Miller Trail or challenge yourself on the moderately difficult Streenbras River Gorge Hiking Trail (permits required). Enjoy hiking trails and canoeing at the isolated and remarkably unspoilt Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve, whose core area covers 18 000ha of Fynbos plantations (permits required).
Gordon's Bay is known for its excellent land-based whale watching between June and November when hundreds of Southern Right whales visit South Africa's sheltered, shallow bays. For a romantic end to the day, take an evening stroll along the harbour wall or a sunset cruise from the old harbour next to the Naval College and/or the new harbour island waterfront development. With a wide selection of accommodation and restaurants and all the attractions of the Helderberg Basin and Winelands within easy reach, Gordon's Bay is the perfect holiday destination.
Choose the lovely, wide sandy and sheltered Bikini Beach for a summer tan on a windy day and even enjoy the warmer water.
For the more adventurous among our visitors there is paragliding, hang-gliding and abseiling off Sir Lowry's Pass.
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