The seaside town of Mossel Bay basks on a sun washed peninsula halfway between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth overlooking the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, with 24km's of white, unspoilt beaches, including two north-facing beaches. The townsfolk like to boast that they enjoy the best weather in South Africa with approximately 320 sunshine days a year- and the Guinness Book of Records lists Mossel Bay as second only to Hawaii in having the world´s mildest all-year round climate. It´s a bustling resort town in summer; ideal temperate retreat in winter and it draws sun seekers from around the world throughout the year. A small harbour town with a big heart, Mossel Bay has always been a favourite holiday destination. With long sandy beaches washed by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, boat rides; the bay full of dolphins, whale watching from June to November; big game viewing and extreme adventures (shark-cage diving, scuba diving, sky diving); fascinating museums and excellent The seaside town of Mossel Bay basks on a sun washed peninsula halfway between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth overlooking the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, with 24km's of white, unspoilt beaches, including two north-facing beaches. The townsfolk like to boast that they enjoy the best weather in South Africa with approximately 320 sunshine days a year- and the Guinness Book of Records lists Mossel Bay as second only to Hawaii in having the world´s mildest all-year round climate. It´s a bustling resort town in summer; ideal temperate retreat in winter and it draws sun seekers from around the world throughout the year. A small harbour town with a big heart, Mossel Bay has always been a favourite holiday destination. With long sandy beaches washed by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, boat rides; the bay full of dolphins, whale watching from June to November; big game viewing and extreme adventures (shark-cage diving, scuba diving, sky diving); fascinating museums and excellent shopping; entertainment for the whole family; restaurants for every palate; and top notch accommodation for every budget, scenic harbour; and top class golf courses (from the Mossel Bay Golf Course, you can see the sea from every tee) -its hardly surprising that some people call Mossel Bay `The Bay of Attractions´. But it´s the pace here that gives Mossel Bay that edge. Even with all its attractions, there´s something about the town that invites you to sit back, relax and watch life as it happens. In this hurly-burly world, there´s nothing more refreshing. So whilst its beauty may take your breath away Mossel Bay is also the perfect place if you want to get it back. |