Mossel Bay is situated half way between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth

Imagine waking up every morning to one of the most impressive and tranquil views in the world. Mossel Bay in South Africa is a top ‘secret’ holiday destination. This beachfront paradise is so laid back, peaceful and friendly it refreshes and rejuvenates all who visit its shores. The folks of Mossel Bay are as peaceful and friendly as the town itself, which is why people keep returning time and time again.

A small harbour town with a big heart, Mossel Bay is situated 1.5km off the N2 on the East Coast of South Africa in a region known as the Garden Route and the Eden District. To reach Mossel Bay from Cape Town you can travel on Route 62 or on the N2. This town lies close to Swellendam, Oudtshoorn and Knysna.

South Africa boasts mile upon mile of unspoilt scenic coastline, and the Garden Route is home to some of the country's best stretches of beach. Mossel Bay is a favourite coastal holiday destination and over the years has developed a powerful tradition of unhurried hospitality, to complement the natural beauty and rich cultural history of the Garden Route. Your South African holiday is simply not complete without a stop over at this picturesque town.

Holiday-makers, tourists and visitors alike, always enjoy the 24km’s of sandy beaches, washed by warm waters of the Indian Ocean (including two north-facing beaches), boat rides and whale watching, big game viewing and extreme adventures, fascinating museums and excellent shopping. Take your pick among the wide range of arts and crafts activities; various entertainment for the whole family; restaurants for every palate and top-notch accommodation for every budget. It's hardly surprising, that some people call Mossel Bay in South Africa, 'The Bay of Attractions.'

Every year, Mossel Bay hosts a range of special events. Each December there is an annual beach volleyball contest; attracting top-notch international competitors. The month of June is Gourmet Festival time - a culinary treat guaranteed to tempt your taste buds with the best in local and international cuisine.

It's the pace of life here that sets Mossel Bay apart from other destinations along the Garden Route. This gem of a holiday location, offers everything from casinos, to bungee jumping, to dolphin, whale and seal watching and scuba diving. There's something so gentile about this town, which invites you to sit back and relax; watch life as it happens – without a care in the world.

It's the fascinating history of Mossel Bay which grants the town its status as the historical capital of the Garden Route and one of the most significant towns in South Africa.

The first meeting ever between inhabitants of Europe and Africa on Southern African soil occurred at Mossel Bay in 1488 when Bartolomeu Dias set foot ashore and encountered the ancient Khoi-San people.

The first trading between inhabitants of Europe and Africa on Southern African soil occurred at Mossel Bay when Vasco da Gama anchored in 1497 and successfully traded with the local Khoi-San tribe.

The first Post Office on Southern African soil was founded at Mossel Bay when in 1500, Pedro de Ataide left a letter of importance in a shoe under a large milkwood tree. Mail are still posted at the ancient Post Office - today a national monument.

The first place of Christian worship and erection of a Chapel on Southern African soil took place at Mossel Bay in 1501 when Joao da Nova erected a small stone prayer chapel dedicated to St Blaize.

Today, the mystery and romance of ancient folk and explorers is on display at the impressive Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex, as well as reflected by the architectural styles, well preserved old stone buildings and various historical routes through town.

In addition to this, sun-drenched, north facing beaches, outstanding coastal cuisine and the only working harbour for commercial as well as leisure craft in the Garden Route, makes Mossel Bay a veritable mecca for outdoor enthusiasts in search of a Mediterranean type climate and lifestyle.

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