14/10/2026
5 Interesting Facts About Gordon's Bay ποΈβοΈπ
1. Gordon's Bay is one of the few towns in South Africa with two fully operational harboursβthe historic Old Harbour and Harbour Island Marina, serving both recreational boating and local fishing communities.
2. The town is surrounded by exceptional attractions, including the Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum, the Helderberg W**e Route, Bikini Beach, and the scenic Clarence Drive coastal route.
3. Before becoming Gordon's Bay, the settlement was known by several names, including Visser's Baay, Vissershoek, Vishoek and Fish Hoek, before being named after Dutch explorer Robert Jacob Gordon.
4. The giant anchor and the famous "GB" letters overlooking the harbour do not stand for Gordon's Bayβthey commemorate General Botha, the former naval training establishment that once occupied the site.
5. Although Gordon's Bay has a permanent population of around 17,000 residents, its population swells dramatically during the Easter and summer holiday seasons, when thousands of visitors arrive to enjoy its beaches, harbour and relaxed coastal atmosphere.
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5 Interesting Facts About Gordon's Bay ποΈβοΈπ
1. Gordon's Bay is one of the few towns in South Africa with two fully operational harboursβthe historic Old Harbour and Harbour Island Marina, serving both recreational boating and local fishing communities.
2. The town is surrounded by exceptional attractions, including the Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum, the Helderberg W**e Route, Bikini Beach, and the scenic Clarence Drive coastal route.
3. Before becoming Gordon's Bay, the settlement was known by several names, including Visser's Baay, Vissershoek, Vishoek and Fish Hoek, before being named after Dutch explorer Robert Jacob Gordon.
4. The giant anchor and the famous "GB" letters overlooking the harbour do not stand for Gordon's Bayβthey commemorate General Botha, the former naval training establishment that once occupied the site.
5. Although Gordon's Bay has a permanent population of around 17,000 residents, its population swells dramatically during the Easter and summer holiday seasons, when thousands of visitors arrive to enjoy its beaches, harbour and relaxed coastal atmosphere.
Do you agree? π
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