Mossel Bay

Mossel Bay is situated halfway between Cape Town and Port El

Mossel Bay is situated halfway between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. Mossel Bay is a coastal village and harbour of the World Famous Garden Route. This popular holiday town is surrounded by a sunbathed peninsula and the refreshing waters of the Indian Ocean. It is a busy summer destination as well as an ideal winter retreat. Mossel Bay is blessed with a mild climate all-year round but its most important feature is its status as the historical capital of the Garden Route.

Well-traveled pleasure boats dock regularly as well as other international seafarers using the modern docking facilities. Mossel Bay is a rapidly growing tourist destination as more and more travelers are discovering the Jewel of the Cape Garden Route. Bortholomeu Dias CrossBack in 1488 a man called Bartholomew Dias threw anchor in the Bay of St Blaize. "Aguada de Sào Bras" as it was originally known. Mossel bay was then developed as a busy export harbour for wool, ochre and ostrich feathers. The many beautiful historical buildings in Mossel Bay is evidence of the long ago happenings which makes Mossel Bay what it is today. In 1601 the Dutch navigator, Paulus van Caerden, renamed it Mossel Bay, as he found that mussels were a most welcome addition to the diet of his crew.

Today, mussels gathered in Mossel Bay each spring are rated by gourmets among the finest in the world.

One of the most popular Mossel Bay attractions is the Post Office , which is estimated to be more than 800 years old and has been declared a National Monument. It is underneath this milkwood tree where Pedro dAtaide left a letter in 1500 in a seamans boot for passing ships. Letters are still posted there today in a seamans boot!

Mossel Bay is sportsmans and waters sport enthusiasts paradise, it has a very wide variety of adventure sports facilities as well as sport of the conventional type, such as golf, squash, tennis, bungi and bridge diving, indoor heated pools, horse riding to name but a few. And if youre into water sports, there is some of the countries most adrenalin induced activities available - such as, shark cage diving, ship wreck diving, snorkeling, power boating and others.

Accommodation in Mossel Bay

• African Oceans Manor Accommodation in Mossel bay Accommodation near Mossel Bay, Western Cape. What a wonderful world! - the Garden Route and African Oceans Manor right on the beach with the most exquisite view over the Indian Ocean and the blue Outeniqua Mountain range.
• Bar-T-Nique Accommodation in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. High above the colourful town and harbour of Mossel Bay, where Bartholomew Diaz set foot years ago, Bar-t-nique has magnificent and panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. Warm South African hospitality and personal service awaits.
• Bay Lodge On The Beach Lodge accommodation in Mossel bay Experience the comfort & tranquillity of beach front living… With superb facilities & services to meet the demands of modern travellers. Of course… With a view to match! Spend a day tanning… Take a relaxing stroll on the beach with the sound of the ocean
• Bella Sombra Accommodation in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. We offer 5-star accommodation in the heart of the Garden Route. Bella Sombra is directly adjacent and has walk-on access to the highly acclaimed Mossel Bay golf course where you can see the sea from every tee! Stay in style in our immaculate and elegantly decorated rooms fully equipped with all the necessary and unnecessary luxuries
• Eight Bells Mountain Inn Accommodation near Mossel Bay, Western Cape. Situated in South Africas picturesque Garden route, Eight Bells Mountain Inn lies at the foot of the Robinson Pass in the Outeniqua Mountain Range on the R328, between Mossel Bay which is 35km away, and Oudtshoorn which is 50km away.
• Zingela Indlela Accommodation in Mossel Bay, Western Cape offer the better of two worlds! This beautiful guesthouse is situated in the Little Karoo on a large EU export game, ostrich and cattle farm covered with “fynbos” natural flowers and beautiful views of the pastel blue Outeniqua Mountains in the north.
• Mossel Bay Backpackers Youth Hostel - Backpacker Hostel in Mossel Bay. Mossel Bay Backpackers youth hostel lodge on Garden Route, South Africa. Bartolomeu Dias Museum and Old Post Office Tree. Whales dolphins seals great white sharks Game drives on 4x4 foot quad bike or elephant! Dormitory & double rooms (one with en-suite bathroom). Swimming pool. At The Point, safe walk (300m) to beachfront; offstreet parking.
• Huijs Te Marquette - Guesthouse accommodation in Mossel Bay. Huijs te Marquette guest house (small family hotel) Bed & Breakfast lodge in Mossel Bay, Garden Route, South Africa. Bartolomeu Dias Museum and Old Post Office Tree. Whales dolphins seals great white sharks Game drives on 4x4 foot quad bike or elephant! 12 rooms with en-suite bathroom. Wheelchair enabled. At The Point, safe walk (300m) to beachfront; offstreet parking
• The Point Hotel - Hotel accommodation in Mossel Bay. The Point Hotel is located in Mossel Bay in the Garden route and offers 50 seafacing rooms overlooking the Indian Ocean in a eco friendly destination. Watch the humpback and Southern Right whales and dolphins passing in front of the hotel
• Bantry House - Guesthouse accommodation in Mossel Bay. Welcome to Bantry House, your Irish home away from home in the heart of South Africas Garden Route where you arrive as a guest & leave as part of our worldwide extended family. Situated high on the ridge above the town & harbour of Mossel Bay, Bantry House enjoys one of the best views to be had anywhere in the world.
• Hotel Portao Diaz - Budget Hotel accommodation in Mossel Bay. This great value for money hotel consisting of 33 sea facing en-suite rooms with DSTV. The hotel is situated in a previously disadvantaged community and in the apartheid era was the only hotel in Mossel Bay open for them.
• Overzee Guesthouse B&B - Bed and Breakfast accommodation in Mossel Bay. Accommodation in beautiful log home overlooking the Indian OceanVery quiet area; 5 minutes walk to unspoiled beaches. From your balcony, see the whales and dolphins play.Arrangements can be made for Game-drives , horse riding, hiking, shark-cage diving, boat based whale watching, bungi jumping, surfing and golf. Selfcatering available (sleeps 10).
• Beachcomber Cottages - Self Catering Cottage accommodation in Mossel Bay. Nestled in a tranquil nature reserve with stunning views over a beautiful bay and direct access to an un-spoilt, private beach. The Cottages comfortably sleeps between 2 and 7 guests with accommodation comprising up to 3 double bedrooms and at least 2 family bathrooms. The open plan living spaces are welcoming and spacious with breathtaking views to the sea.
• Protea Hotel Mossel Bay - Hotel accommodation in Mossel Bay. Superb seaviews Prime location, part of Dias Museum Complex, adjacent to Old Post Office Tree. 30 units that vary from 3 star rooms to 4 star self catering harbour suites. Live life slowly in Mossel Bay Trendy Blue Oyster Cocktail Bar. Café Gannet Seafood Restaurant.Swimming pool with pool deck. Jacana Curio Shop.

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