| Situated between George and Port Elizabeth on the | | | | Central Beach is Hoby Beach, popular with amateur |
| south coast of the Garden Route is the growing town | | | | yachtsmen who can launch their hobycats from this |
| of Plettenberg Bay, a firm favorite among | | | | spot. And a real treat is watching the whales with their |
| holidaymakers throughout South Africa. As a holiday | | | | young, lazing in the warm waters of the bay during |
| resort, it has grown enormously over the past 10 | | | | spring and early summer. Plettenberg Bay is a magical |
| years. So much so that more and more people are | | | | place for young and old alike. |
| settling there permanently, getting away from the | | | | Even if you're not keen on the beach, there is plenty to |
| bustle of the big cities. | | | | do in Plettenberg Bay. The Main Street through the |
| Plettenberg Bay has a climate all of its own - | | | | town is always a hive of activity, and you can stop in |
| wonderful long hot summer days, which is one of the | | | | at one of the many coffee shops along the way, from |
| reasons it is so popular as a holiday resort. The | | | | "Bean There Bun That" at the end of Main Street, to |
| winters can be very mild, without the harsh storms | | | | "Europa" further up. There is always a friendly greeting |
| experienced in Cape Town and surrounding areas. | | | | from the owners, and the shops offer all the variety |
| The beaches in Plettenberg Bay are wonderful - long | | | | you could wish for. There is also the shopping centre |
| stretches of white sand, perfect for sunbathing or long | | | | on the way to the Keurbooms River area, offering |
| slow walks. Robberg Beach is a favorite for those | | | | every type of shopping experience you could wish for. |
| walks - you can walk towards the point and look at | | | | Plettenberg Bay has plenty of restaurants too, ranging |
| the luxury holiday homes overlooking the bay. The | | | | from the very exclusive to convenience food - |
| sight of a group of dolphins surfing the waves on | | | | whatever you fancy, you'll be sure to find just what |
| Robberg Beach is completely unforgettable. On the | | | | you are looking for. A number of clubs cater to the |
| other side of the Beacon Isle Hotel is Central Beach, a | | | | young and the not-so-young, staying open until the |
| favorite with the teenagers and families with young | | | | early hours of the morning. |
| children. There are always lots of holiday activities on | | | | Holiday accommodation is also available to meet |
| the beaches, the water is warm and the waves are | | | | every budget - from the very exclusive Guest Houses |
| great for bodysurfing. Lifeguards are always vigilant on | | | | scattered throughout the town, to middle of the road |
| the Plettenberg Bay beaches, but one should always | | | | B&B's or budget self-catering family |
| be careful when swimming, particularly at "The | | | | accommodation such as San Marino, on the banks of |
| Wedge" (further up from Central Beach) where the | | | | the Keurbooms River, a few kilometers out the central |
| current can be very strong. Towards the other end of | | | | part of Plettenberg Bay. |