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What To Do In Gordons Bay
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.
Home to crisp white beaches that seem to stretch on for miles, Gordon's Bay is famous for its sheltered sunbathing and inviting swimming conditions. Bikini Beach in particular has become a famous destination and usually attracts a massive crowd during the summer months. One of a handful of blue flag beaches in Cape Town, Bikini Beach is subject to strict standards of quality in terms of environmental cleanliness as well as the provision of facilities among other things.
Visitors to the area can enjoy meals ranging from pizza to quality seafood & enjoy a cocktail, or any sundowner really as they watch the sun set on the magnificent Gordon's Bay. Plus, guests to the district can find a number of great restaurants offering mostly seafood options, in the harbour district overlooking the bay.
It's environmental beauty and it's tourist appeal has resulted in Gordon's Bay attracting a large amount of quality activities to the nearby district. The Helderberg Nature Reserve lies in wait for guests looking to actively explore the region from the well organized hiking trails found in the region. Additionally, guests can take a brisk walk up the Steenbras Dam -- the sole provider of Cape Town's drinking water -- and overlook the entire False Bay laid out beneath you. If you fancy skiing without a boat -- the Blue Rock Cable Waterski resort offers guests a chance to relax and have fun in the sun. Surrounded by a large number of world renowned golf courses -- Gordon's Bay offers plenty to do for guests looking for a relaxing day on the golf course.
Gordon's Bay is home to a relatively elite group of residents and the palatial accommodation clinging to the steep Helderberg mountain range bears testament to this. Numerous Gordon's Bay guest houses offer luxury accommodation with a view of Gordon's Bay laid out beneath it. Most of the accommodation in Gordon's Bay is conveniently located and most of them offer conference venues in Gordon's Bay just to round off the appeal.
Traces of the original name of Fish Hoek can be found on the board outside the district's post office. Since Gordon's Bay's name change the region has gone from strength to strength and has come along way. Despite being surrounded by large neighbours, with well known reputations, Gordon's Bay looks set to become the most popular town in the district in the not too distant future
Find & Book Gordons Bay accommodation at Celtic Manor -- offering 4* accommodation Gordons Bay it has become Gordons Bay's most popular holiday retreat.