| Gordon's Bay is a picturesque coastal village, nestled at the
foot of the Hot- tentots Holland Mountains and the False Bay Coast.
This serene resort is ideally situated for a relaxing seaside
holiday within forty minutes' drive to the bright lights of Cape
Town and thirty minutes' to the main airport.
The climate is typical of coastal resorts, with a winter rainfall
and mild sea and air temperature throughout the year. The south
easter or ``Cape Doctor" affords welcome relief from the
heat in summer.
Wine Routes and Others
A lazy morning's drive will take you to the world renowned wine
routes of Stellenbosch and Franschoek and a short distance further
to Paarl and Wellington which is famous for its dried fruit and
wines.
Ten minutes from Gordon's Bay is the Helderberg Wine Route and
brewey and across Sir Lowry's Pass the fruit route at Elgin and
Grabouw. The village is on the scenic coastal route to Hermanus
and the whale route, and during September/ October whales can
be seen frolicking in False Bay.
Attractions, Places of Interest
Gordon's Bay is famous for its safe bathing, with both Main and
Bikini Beaches attracting thousands of happy sunworshippers.
Fishing from the rocks and the old harbour wall is a popular
pastime with locals and visitors alike, sharing yarns about ``the
big one that got away"
Plaesure trips on luxury yachts and cruisers are available from
the two harbours while Steenbras Dam is sought after as a picnic
spot.
Arts & Crafts
Visitors can browse around the curio and gift shops dotted along
the beach front for unusual crafts.
Sporting Events
Boat, rock and surf angling, tennis, rugby, jukskei, bowls, squash
and croquet keep the sportsmen busy, while the radio control club
- off road, enjoys an enthusiastic following. Yachting, deep-sea
diving and angling ensures that Gordon's Bay is a sportsmans ideal
holiday destination.
Walks and Trails
* Take a leisurely walk above the village on the Danie Miller
trail.
* Explore the historic cannon and wagon wheel walk at Sir Lowry's
Pass.
* Enjoy the sound of running water and a dip in Chrystal Pools
up Steenbras Valley.
Accomodation and Conference Facilities
Gordon's Bay has a three star hotel situated on the beach front
with conference facilities for 8 - 120 delegates. The village
caters for all pockets with the municipal resort, situated next
to the beach, offering self-catering holiday cottages and caravan
sites. A private resort offers similar facilities. Guest houses
are all near the beach, with bed and breakfast at nearby country
inns.
Restaurants
Restaurants offer a wide choice of culinery delights with the
emphasis on seafood. A number of restaurants can be found in and
around the two harbours, with most enjoying sea vistas. Take-
away outlets are popular and cater for all tastes, from pizzas
to hamburgers to hot fish and chips - delightful!
Shopping Malls
A charming mini-mall, curio and bric-a-brac shops in Beach Road,
a supermarket, filling station and pharmacies adequately provide
for the needs of visitors, while Somerset Mall is a mere fifteen
minut drive away.
Linked Interest Between Towns
Gordon's Bay is six minutes' drive away from the Strand and ten
minutes to Somerset West. The village is an important link with
the rest of the Winelands in that it is one of two coastal resorts
which forms part of this special region.
The village is easily accessible for a lazy day spent on the
golden beaches, a trip to Steenbras Dam for a picnic under tall
pines and to visit the wine, fuit and whale routes.
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