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  MOSSEL BAY - LoveToKnow Article on MOSSEL BAY   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The town lies on the west side of the bay, Cape St Blaize stretching beyond to the S.E. Mossel Bay is 250 m.
Mossel Bay is a station on the direct Cape TownPort Elizabeth railway.
The Mossel Bay division of the province has an area of 707 sq.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /M/MO/MOSSEL_BAY.htm   (173 words)

  
 Mossel Bay
Mossel Bay, a colourful hillside town and port lies on the sloping promontory of Cape St Blaze, overlooking the spacious bay with a backdrop of the Outeniqua range.
Mossel Bay the resort is best known by the Karoo farmers and their families; year after year in the summer season they return to the expansive beaches, gently sloping and safe for bathing.
Mossel Bay remains famous for its mussels and its oysters and some of the biggest catches of tunny and fl marlin are made on this coastline.
www.deadduck.co.za /region/western_cape/garden_route/mosselbay.htm   (769 words)

  
 Mossel Bay South Africa
Mossel Bay is a rapidly growing tourist destination as more and more travelers are discovering the Jewel of the Cape Garden Route.
In 1601 the Dutch navigator, Paulus van Caerden, renamed it Mossel Bay, as he found that mussels were a most welcome addition to the diet of his crew.
Mossel Bay is sportsman's and waters sport enthusiast's paradise, it has a very wide variety of adventure sports facilities as well as sport of the conventional type, such as golf, squash, tennis, bungi and bridge diving, indoor heated pools, horse riding to name but a few.
gardenroute.org /mbay   (588 words)

  
 mossel bay   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Mossel bay is located in the South Western district of the Cape Province.
The Greatbrak river outside of Mossel bay is a beautiful place for canoeing, picnics and long days on the beach.
The harbour and the clean, white beaches of Mossel bay are set against the backdrop of the cliffs and colorful houses.
www.geocities.com /jf_live/mosselbay.html   (265 words)

  
 Cape Coastal Route - Mossel Bay
Mossel Bay is listed in the Guinness Book of records as having the second most temperate climate next to Hawaii.
The Dutch navigator Paulus van Caerden renamed the town Mossel Bay due to the abundance of mussels.
Mossel Bay is a whale watchers paradise and information boards are placed at stunning view points for the enthusiast.
www.capecoastalroute.com /htm/mosselbay.htm   (538 words)

  
 Routes Travel Info Portal: Mossel Bay
Mossel Bay means Mussel Bay in Afrikaans, named after a pile of mollusc shells found on the floor of Bats Cave
Mossel Bay became a magistracy in 1848 with the name Aliwal, but the previous name proved to remain popular.
During the ostrich feather boom in the Oudtshoorn area, Mossel Bay was the port used for export.
www.routes.co.za /wc/mosselbay   (268 words)

  
 Mossel Bay Real Estate Garden Route Property
Mossel Bay is a picturesque holiday town at the start of the exquisite Garden Route.
Mossel Bay has a long history, as it was the first landfall of the Portuguese explorer Bartholomew Diaz in 1488, more than 500 years ago.
The climate of Mossel Bay is as spectacular as the scenery.
www.seeff.com /eastern-cape/mossel-bay.html   (188 words)

  
 MSN Encarta - Search Results - Mossel Bay   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Mossel Bay, town, south-western South Africa, in Western Cape Province, on the south coast midway between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth.
The railway system, which links all main centres, is almost entirely owned by the state and is controlled by a government agency, the South African...
Bay (physical geography), portion of an ocean or lake that is partially surrounded by land.
uk.encarta.msn.com /Mossel_Bay.html   (94 words)

  
 The Ultimate Travel Guide for Cape Town - South Africa - Garden Route - Garden Route Attractions - Mossel Bay
In 1729, the first Settlers reached the bay and in 1734 Mossel Bay was declared as Dutch territory. These Settlers found large amounts of mussels, hence the name “Mossel Bay”. Mossel Bay became an integral link in the Dutch-East Indian Trade Company.
Mossel Bay was seen as an important trade center for grains, fruit, vegetables, meat and wool but activity slowed to a standstill after the first train was used in South Africa.
Due to the findings of large amounts of natural gases a few kilometers outside Mossel Bay, a large refinery was built in Mossel Bay in the 20th century.
www.kapstadt.org /en/garden_route/attractions/mossel_bay   (247 words)

  
 Home | Bay Lodge on the Beach - Guest House Accommodation in Mossel Bay
Bay Lodge on the Beach - Guest House Accommodation in Mossel Bay
Jan and Lydia Kruger invites you to enjoy the comfort and tranquillity of Bay Lodge, blending luxury beach front accommodation with superb facilities and services to meet the demands of the modern traveller.
Bay Lodge on the Beach has 8 luxurious en-suite rooms, equipped to meet the demands of the global traveller.
www.bay-lodge.co.za   (252 words)

  
 Dolphin Bay Hotel, Hotels Mossel Bay, South Africa Hotels, Western Hotels   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Mossel Bay, the historic quaint harbour town is situated at the starting point of the well known Garden Route.
Mossel Bay is an ideal place to use as a base to explore the rest of the Garden Route.
The forests of Knysna, the lakes of Sedgefield and Wilderness, the Cango Caves and Ostrich farms of Oudtshoorn are all within an easy reach and the area also boasts some of the most beautiful or breathtaking historic passes through the mountains between the coast and the arid Klein Karroo.
www.realadventures.com /listings/1025688.htm?&mNewSummaryStyle=2&mOption=ChangeSummaryStyle   (920 words)

  
 MOSSEL BAY - Online Information article about MOSSEL BAY
BAY, the name of a bay, See also:
side of the bay, Cape St Blaize stretching beyond to the S.E. Mossel Bay is 250 M. by See also:
Mossel Bay is a station on the See also:
encyclopedia.jrank.org /MOS_NAN/MOSSEL_BAY.html   (237 words)

  
 Mossel Bay Garden Route & Little Karoo Tiscover Images Accomdation Attraction Events Indian Ocean
Mossel Bay Harbour is rich in history and the port is one of the most modern commercial and recreational harbours on the Southern Cape coastline
The history of Mossel Bay is closely linked to maritime activities.
The greater Mossel Bay coastline is frequented by four species of whales.
www.tiscover.co.za /za/guide/5za,en,SCH1/objectId,RGN146za,curr,ZAR,season,at1,selectedEntry,pict/pict.html   (558 words)

  
 CityIndex Travel: Accommodation: Hotel accomodation in Mossel Bay South Africa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Superbly positioned on the rocks at Mossel Bay's famous Lighthouse, 50 sea-facing en-suite rooms with private balconies overlooking the Indian Ocean.
Mossel Bay Backpackers is a Youth Hostel at The Point in Mossel Bay, 300m from the beachfront and within 1km from all major attractions, incl.
This elegant 4 star B & B is situated in a nature conservancy suburb of Mossel Bay.
cityindex.com /travel/south_africa/mossel_bay   (1091 words)

  
 The catamaran Prrrfection sailing to Knysna and Mossel Bay.
The Mossel Bay Yacht Club is central and within walking distance to the town, but to explore the area, a car is a must.
The clubhouse overlooks the bay and it became a favourite pastime to watch the sun set, hear the children playing on the lawns and watch the sea-lions and dolphins frolicking in the water, metres away in the sea..
It is, and that is why I am still in Mossel Bay, although we are planning to move on in a couple of days.
www.cruiser.co.za /hostcat6.asp   (848 words)

  
 Backpackers Hostels Knysna Mossel Bay Plettenberg Bay and Garden Route
The Portuguese explorer Bartholomew Diaz was the first European to land at Mossel Bay in 1488.
Mossel Bay is halfway between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, overlooking the temperate waters of the Indian Ocean, with miles of unspoiled beaches.
Mossel bay has some of the best surf spots on the South African coast - surfers love the consistent nature of the surf (more surf days - less off days).
www.alternativeroute.net /html/gardenroute.htm   (912 words)

  
 Mossel Bay Tours Garden Route Adventures Family accommodation
The southern gateway to the Garden Route, Mossel Bay was the first landfall made by the Portuguese explorer, Bartolomeu Dias, on the Feast of Blaize, 1488.
He named it "Aguada de Sao Bras" (watering place of St Blaize) and during the 15th century the bay became a convenient stop for ships to take on water and victuals.
The mild climate of this popular coastal resort combined with the warm Mozambique current, makes for excellent bathing and surfing at Santos, De Bakke and The Point, which also has a natural bathing pool and excellent rock and surf fishing which is sure to keep the anglers happy.
www.gardenrouteadventures.com /program/mosselbay.php   (308 words)

  
 Santos Express - Mossel Bay
The greater Mossel Bay area has a well deserved reputation among the thousands of holiday makers who frequent these areas every year.
Mossel Bay is famous for it's seafood to this day.
Mossel Bay is also famous for marlin, sole, mussels and oysters.
www.santosexpress.co.za /mosselBay.htm   (596 words)

  
 Mossel Bay Garden Route & Little Karoo Images Accomdation Attraction Events Indian Ocean whale wa
Seal Island in the bay is home to a breeding colony of Cape Fur seals and their cubs.
Seal Island in the bay is home to a breeding colony of hundreds of seals and their cubs.
Jackass Penguins - flightless seabirds found at the south and west coast - frequent the Mossel Bay area.
www.tourismcapetown.co.za /za/guide/108582sy,en,SCH1/objectId,RGN146za,curr,ZAR,season,at1,selectedEntry,pict/pict.html   (532 words)

  
 Mossel Bay Fynbos and Flower Route - Garden Route   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
What makes Mossel Bay so unique is that all five vegetation types of the CFK are present in the greater Mossel Bay area.
The Afromotane Forests are found towards the mountains on the outskirts of town, mainly in the kloofs and valleys where it is protected from fire.
from the St Blaize Lighthouse to Dana Bay along the spectacular St Blaize Hiking Trail and beyond, the thicket trees and shrubs are stunted due to wind and the saltsprays.
www.gardenroute.net /mby/mbfynrout.htm   (462 words)

  
 Local surfers win 1/2 of Mossel Bay Rip Curl Gromsearch
Mossel Bay surfers Joseph Krone and Shaun Joubert displayed expert local knowledge when they won the Under 16 and Under 12 finals respectively at the Rip Curl Gromsearch held in difficult 3 to 4 foot surf at Inner Pool in Mossel Bay on Sunday September 14.
Laetitia Lee of Jeffreys Bay improved on her third place to finish in second spot and qualifies for the Grand Final in Durban.
The Mossel Bay Gromsearch was the sixth in this series of Surfing South Africa sanctioned junior tournaments.Hosted by Southern Cape Surfing Association, it was the first ever national junior event to take place at this venue.
www.surfersvillage.com /news.asp?Id_news=9510   (384 words)

  
 Hotel Portao Diaz - Mossel Bay, Hotels, Accommodation, South Africa
Whilst staying in Mossel Bay, visit the Garden Route Casino which is only a few minutes drive from the Hotel.
Mossel Bay offers the visitor a large variety of activities from extreme sports to the more relaxing hikes and golfing adventures.
Mossel Bay is also known as the gateway to the Garden Route and day trips can easily be made to Oudtshoorn and Knysna.
www.hotelportaodiaz.co.za   (211 words)

  
 Dolphin Bay Hotel, Mossel Bay, Garden Route, South Africa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The town of Mossel Bay is an ideal base to explore the rest of the Garden Route and the Cape’s “Hinterland”, the arid regions of the Klein Karoo with the towns of Oudtshoorn (Ostriches, Cango Caves) and Calitzdorp (Portwine).
Overlooking the blue bay towards the magnificent Outeniqua Mountains in the distance, the Dolphin Bay Hotel offers comfortable accommodation in 100 exceptionally spacious bedrooms en suite.
Mossel Bay offers the traveler miles of pristine beaches, some of them the safest bathing beaches in the Cape, cosy coves and lawns close to the water.
www.dolphinbay.co.za   (170 words)

  
 The Point Hotel - Mosselbay hotel
Mossel Bay is second only to Hawaii for having the mildest all-year climate in the world according to the Guiness Book of Records.
Mossel Bay offers a wide range of historic architecture the arrival of Bartholomew Diaz in 1488 was witnessed by the Khoi-San.
Next to the Hotel is the War Memorial erected in memory of those Mossel Bay citizens who gave their lives fighting wars.
www.roamingafrica.com /single_western_cape/the_point_hotel.asp   (591 words)

  
 Eagles Eyrie - Accommodation in Mossel Bay
The apartments are within walking distance of the beach and borders an unspoilt ravine inhabited by bushbuck, steenbok and duikers.
Second only to Hawaii for having the mildest all-year climate in the world according to the Guinness Book of Records, the sunwashed peninsula embraced by the warm Indian ocean is the ideal year round holiday destination.
Dana Bay is a conservancy in the heart of the famous Cape Floral Kingdom that is known for its coastal and limestone fynbos, ravines teeming with wildlife, sandy beaches and seaviews stretching almost to the South Pole.
www.places.co.za /html/9100.html   (356 words)

  
 Mossel Bay Garden Route & Little Karoo Welcome Accomdation Attraction Events Indian Ocean whale w
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 miles on unspoilt north facing beaches.
A small harbor town with a big heart, Mossel Bay has always been a favorite holiday destination.
So whilst its beauty may take your breath away Mossel Bay is also the perfect place if you want to get it back.
www.tourismcapetown.co.za /za/guide/108582sy,en,SCH1/objectId,RGN146za,curr,ZAR,season,at2/home.html   (243 words)

  
 Mossel Bay Accommodation : South Africa
One of the most popular destinations on the Cape's Garden Route, Mossel Bay - brilliant, sunny Mossel Bay - is developing at an unprecedented rate.
We are situated midway between George and Mossel Bay, 7Km from Great Brak River and only 15 km from George Airport.
Enjoy luxury Beach Front accommodation at Bay Lodge on the Beach, blending luxury ocean living with superb facilities and services to meet the demand of the global traveller.All rooms en-suite decorated in a Nautical style.
www.gardenroute.co.za /mbay/accom   (2095 words)

  
 Accommodation Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay Accommodation, 18 Accommodation Establishments in Mossel Bay   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Mossel Bay Accommodation, 18 Accommodation Establishments in Mossel Bay
The Point Hotel is located in Mossel Bay in the Garden route and offers 50 seafacing rooms overlooking the Indian Ocean in a eco friendly destination.
Mossel Bay Backpackers youth hostel lodge on Garden Route, South Africa.
www.safarinow.com /Destinations/Mossel-Bay?skin=437   (744 words)

  
 Accommodation Mossel Bay South Africa self-catering Villa Chante
Accommodation Mossel Bay South Africa self-catering Villa Chante
If you did, you'd be just as laidback, peaceful and friendly as the folk here in Mossel Bay and Dana Bay
Villa Chante in Dana Bay is built on the verge of a valley, were you have a view of the sea, the fynbos, bush bucks wondering around the Villa's and the most beautiful birds - we are 70 km from Oudtshoorn, 60km from George and 120 km from Knysna.
www.villachante.com   (98 words)

  
 Mossel Bay : Introduction | Frommers.com
Traveling east on the N2, the first sign of the fast-approaching town of Mossel Bay, unofficial entry point of the Garden Route, is the sci-fi spectacle of the MossGas oil plant on your left.
The town does not really improve on closer inspection, but if you're traveling by at noon, it does have one of the best seafood restaurants on the coast and a few interesting attractions.
Mossel Bay is approximately 4 hours from Cape Town on the N2, and 20 minutes from George.
www.frommers.com /destinations/mosselbay/2471010001.html   (176 words)

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