Widely regarded as one of the Helderberg Region of Cape Town most popular destinations, Gordon's Bay was named after Captain James Gordon - a Dutch Easy India Company captain who explored the region in 1778. Largely regarded as the Monte Carlo of South Africa -- with it's restaurants, bars and nightclubs on the beach road and Mediterranean climate.
With it's calm waters and crisp white sand that goes on for kilometers, Gordon's Bay's beaches have become a popular destination for sheltered sunbathing and swimming. The most famous beach on offer in Gordon's Bay is Bikini Beach and during the summer months, this famous destination attracts a large following and can become crowded. Minimum standards of environmental cleanliness - both in terms of water and the beach - ensures that Bikini Beach maintains it's status as one of few blue flag beaches in Cape Town.
Gordon's Bay offers visitors the district the opportunity to overlook the setting of the South African sun from the comfort of a conveniently located restaurants, bars and nightclubs lining the beach road of Gordon's Bay. Guests to the region will find a handful of restaurants on the waters edge -- overlooking the beauty of Gordon's Bay and offering a limited menu of fresh seafood.
A large number of nearby activities have been attracted to the area due to Gordon's Bay appeal as a tourist destination and it's breathtaking beauty. Active guests will have the opportunity to dust off the old hiking boots and hit the trail to explore the Helderberg Nature Reserve. Walking up to the Steenbras Dam -- the main provider of Cape Town's drinking water -- and overlooking the entire False Bay is a memorable experience. Fun in the sun awaits at the Blue Rock Cable Waterski resort -- where guests can enjoy a day waterskiing, without a boat. For guests looking for that relaxing day on the fairways -- Gordon's Bay is surrounded by a large number of world class golf courses.
In terms of accommodation -- Gordon's Bay is home to a relatively elite group of residents who exhibit this via the construction of palatial structures that seem to cling to the steep Helderberg mountain range magically. With a view of Gordon's Bay laid out beneath it -- most Gordon's Bay guest houses offer luxury accommodation. Guests to the region will be happy to find that most of the accommodation in Gordon's Bay is extremely well located and just to add to the appeal, most offer conference venues in Gordon's Bay too.
Gordon's Bay was originally known as Fish Hoek - evidence of which can be found on the board outside the local post office. However, Gordon's Bay has come a long way since the name change and has gone from strength to strength. Gordon's Bay is already regarded as the most popular destination in the Helderberg region and looks set to overtake its larger, more famous neighbors with a couple of activities to spare.
With it's calm waters and crisp white sand that goes on for kilometers, Gordon's Bay's beaches have become a popular destination for sheltered sunbathing and swimming. The most famous beach on offer in Gordon's Bay is Bikini Beach and during the summer months, this famous destination attracts a large following and can become crowded. Minimum standards of environmental cleanliness - both in terms of water and the beach - ensures that Bikini Beach maintains it's status as one of few blue flag beaches in Cape Town.
Gordon's Bay offers visitors the district the opportunity to overlook the setting of the South African sun from the comfort of a conveniently located restaurants, bars and nightclubs lining the beach road of Gordon's Bay. Guests to the region will find a handful of restaurants on the waters edge -- overlooking the beauty of Gordon's Bay and offering a limited menu of fresh seafood.
A large number of nearby activities have been attracted to the area due to Gordon's Bay appeal as a tourist destination and it's breathtaking beauty. Active guests will have the opportunity to dust off the old hiking boots and hit the trail to explore the Helderberg Nature Reserve. Walking up to the Steenbras Dam -- the main provider of Cape Town's drinking water -- and overlooking the entire False Bay is a memorable experience. Fun in the sun awaits at the Blue Rock Cable Waterski resort -- where guests can enjoy a day waterskiing, without a boat. For guests looking for that relaxing day on the fairways -- Gordon's Bay is surrounded by a large number of world class golf courses.
In terms of accommodation -- Gordon's Bay is home to a relatively elite group of residents who exhibit this via the construction of palatial structures that seem to cling to the steep Helderberg mountain range magically. With a view of Gordon's Bay laid out beneath it -- most Gordon's Bay guest houses offer luxury accommodation. Guests to the region will be happy to find that most of the accommodation in Gordon's Bay is extremely well located and just to add to the appeal, most offer conference venues in Gordon's Bay too.
Gordon's Bay was originally known as Fish Hoek - evidence of which can be found on the board outside the local post office. However, Gordon's Bay has come a long way since the name change and has gone from strength to strength. Gordon's Bay is already regarded as the most popular destination in the Helderberg region and looks set to overtake its larger, more famous neighbors with a couple of activities to spare.
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