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Experience Hout By
Some of
my most treasured holiday photographs take me back
to one of the most beautiful places on earth, the
quaint little fishing village of Hout Bay, just 20
minutes drive from Cape Town’s city centre.
While
the pictures date back to my early teens and are now
somewhat faded, my memories are not, and I am
fortunate that I now live but a stones-throw from
this popular and beautiful tourist destination.
As I
relive my Hout Bay holiday experience, I am
reassured that, despite development and growth in
the area, the charm of Hout Bay has not been lost,
and that it has maintained its unique combination of
fishing harbour and friendly country atmosphere.
Hout
Bay’s beauty is unforgettable. Surrounded by fynbos-covered
mountains with The Sentinel majestically guarding
over its calm indigo bay, and a gentle river flowing
through the middle, Hout Bay boasts magnificent
scenery which will reward even the amateur
photographer.
Hout
Bay visitors can’t miss taking a drive up Chapman’s
Peak Drive to take in the breathtaking views. From
here you can capture glorious sights as boats and
jetskis busy their way in and out of the harbour.
And when the day is done you will be spoilt with
dramatic sunsets to add to your photo album.
During
the winter months you can spend hours watching the
Southern Right whales. As they travel south to calve
in our warmer waters, they too can’t resist playing
in this beautiful bay.
Winter
is also the time that Hout Bay attracts surfers from
around the world, who brave the most awesome African
waves, known as ‘Dungeons’.
The
sandy, white beach invites you to take a stroll, fly
a kite, play with the children, watch the gulls, or
to simply relax and worship the sun.
No
visit to Hout Bay is complete without a boat trip to
Duiker Island, or ‘Seal Island’, and my album boasts
endless photos of basking seals. I probably have as
many photos of the most beautiful and colourful
birds captured at Africa’s largest bird park, right
here in Hout Bay.
Being a
fishing village, Hout Bay has the freshest seafood
on offer, and local restaurants are renowned for
their excellent fare. From linefish to hand-picked
mussels, you simply can’t get better! Some of the
nicest folk I have met are friendly hosts of guest
houses, and the selection of outstanding
accommodation in Hout Bay will
leave you planning your next visit to this
magnificent part of South Africa.
So
whether you’re looking to explore, seeking adventure
or simply want to relax ... add the most treasured
memories and photos to your collection, and
EXPERIENCE HOUT BAY! |
