Hout Bay
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Hout Bay is little port village near the South African metropole Cape Town.
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Understand
Hout Bay is not only famous for its fresh fish and harbour, but also for the "Republic of Hout Bay". Back in time, someone made up his own passport of the Republic of Hout Bay and travelled to many countries in the world, without anybody noticing his false document.
Get in
Hout Bay is situated at the west side of the Cape Peninsula. You can get their by car, following the road along the west coast of Peninsula. From the Cape Town city centre drive to Camps Bay and from there all along the sea. You can also get there from the east side of the Peninsula and from the Cape of Good Hope.
Park you car at the parking lot at the harbour.
See
The harbour itself is the main attraction. It is quiet and full of bustling fisher boats at the same time.
Do
Watch the fisherman unload their fresh fish, old ladies repairing the nets or go on a trip to Seal Island to see the local seal colony.
A visit to Hout Bay is incomplete without a visit to the World of Birds, a wonderful bird park, touted to be the biggest in the western cape.
Chapman's Peak Drive starts just south of Hout Bay. This toll road offers spectacular views, especially at sunset.
Buy
There is an antique store next to the restaurant, which is definitely worth a visit!
Eat
Taste fresh lobsters or other seafood and fish at the local restaurant. It is cheap compared to prices in inner Cape Town, but can be bought for less at more quiet places.
Drink
- Try the local sushi restaurant run by Bruce and his wife.
Sleep
B&Bs
- Villa Romantica is situated directly at the beach, opposite the waterfront, allowing easy access. Rates start from around R300.
- The Bay Lodge overlooks the bay and surrounding mountains. It offers continental AND cooked breakfast. Prices from R190pps.
Luxury
- Hout Bay Manor is one of the prime adresses in Hout Bay. It offers continental breakfast and despite all the normal facilities complimentary use of the local gym and internet access. Rates are from R610pps.
Get out
External links
Website of the Republic of Hout Bay
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