Gordons Bay is a picturesque coastal village, nestled at the foot of the Hottentots Holland Mountains and the False Bay Coast. This Mediteranean-style village is situated only a few minutes away fro Somerset West and Strand and only 30 minutes from Cape Town International Airport.
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.
A lazy morning's drive will take you to the world renowned wine routes of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek 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 Cape whale route to Hermanus., and during September/ October whales can be seen frolicking in False Bay.
Whether on holiday or for business, Gordons Bay Accommodation options will definitely staisfy your needs.
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 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!
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.
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". Pleasure trips on luxury yachts and cruisers are available from the two harbours while Steenbras Dam is sought after as a picnic spot.
Visitors can browse around the curio and gift shops dotted along the beach front for unusual crafts.
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.
* 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.
Gordons 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.
