Gordon’s Bay

Gordon’s Bay Marina, photo courtesy slack12

Gordon’s Bay is a harbour town with excellent beaches, which lies against the Helderberg.

Gordon’s Bay, about 45 minutes’ drive away from Cape Town, is named after Robert Jacob Gordon, a Dutch colonel, explorer and acting governor of the Cape.

A visitor’s paradise, the town boasts long Blue Flag status beaches and a good climate.

Along the beachfront lies a stretch of pubs, cafés, shopping malls and restaurants, where visitors can enjoy a variety of meals or just relax and watch the sun set.

Apart from bustling beach life, visitors can also enjoy the nearby Helderberg wine route, with over 25 wineries and cellars.

If you are looking for some quiet time with nature then the Nederburg Nature Reserve is the place to be. The Steenbras River Gorge Hiking Trail is suited to energetic people. From the Steenbras Dam there are views over False Bay.

Fishing charters and pleasure cruises depart from the waterfront and harbour, which is home to the Gordon’s Bay Boat Angling Club, +27 (0)73 546 6686, and Gordon’s Bay Yacht Club, +27 (0)21 856 3263.

Below is a video about Gordon’s Bay, courtesy of SmartGuide1.