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Welcome to the land of the rising and the setting sun - you´re in true romantic sunrise-sunset territory!
St Helena Bay is one of only three natural bays on the world´s mainland coastlines where one can view both a sunrise and a sunset over the sea. It is also recognised as one of the calmest bays in the world.

A spectacle of white rocks and a cobalt sea adorned with fishing nets and bright yellow floats greet your arrival.

In 1497, during the time of the GrigriQua people´s occupation, Vasco da Gama, the Portuguese seafarer, docked in the bay and set about restoring sails, scrubbing down ships, stocking up on water, firewood, fresh fruit, vegetables and meat.

The Bay is sheltered from West Coast winds and fish stocks are increased due to the cold, north-flowing Benguela Current. Today, the fish processing factories here supply over half the fish in South Africa, notably anchovies and other shoals of pelagic fish.

Sourced with thanks from Tiscover.co.za

 


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    May 27th, 22:28

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    May 27th, 22:26

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    May 24th, 18:12

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    May 24th, 07:40

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    May 23rd, 14:14

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    May 23rd, 14:11

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Featured Businesses and Services in St Helena Bay

  • Cattle Baron Seafood & Steak Restaurant

    Located in St Helena Bay, West Coast, Western Cape, South Africa

    Breath-taking location on the beach at Shelley Point. Diners have endless vistas over the sea and acrosss the unspoiled five kilometres stretch of Britania Bay's protected Beach - A sunset paradise! Partake of an excellent variety of seafood, choice be...

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  • Elm Tree Cottages (2009-10-23)

    Located in St Helena Bay, West Coast, Western Cape, South Africa

    Elm Tree Cottages

    St Helena Bay based Elm Tree Cottages are an ideal base for exploring the West Coast and offer fully-equipped self-catering cottages that sleeps up to 6 guests. Children and pets are very welcome at Elm Tree Cottages. Activities around Elm Tree Cottages include water sports such as angling, fishing charters, windsurfing, diving and snorkelling in St Helena Bay.

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Other Businesses and Services in St Helena Bay

  • Oystercatcher Lodge

    Located in St Helena Bay, West Coast, Western Cape, South Africa

    Oystercatcher Lodge

    Just a short journey from Cape Town, off the R27 West Coast Road, you will discover an exquisitely beautiful place called shelly point. Here you will find Oystercatcher Lodge, an elegant villa literally on the beach. All guest rooms are en-suite with brea...

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