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HISTORY
Gordon's
Bay was named after Colonel Robert Jacob Gordon, a Dutch military
officer who commanded the Cape garrison in the latter part of
the 18th Century. Although Robert J Gordon's involvement with
the village that would later take his name is negligible, he
was responsible for the exploration of the False Bay coastline
between present Gordon' Bay and Betty's Bay. |
Today this picturesque
cove, with its steep mountain drop and white sandy beaches
is home to the South African Naval College and other sea activities.
Gordon's Bay combines the flavour of an international
resort with the charm of an old style coastal town, resulting
in the perfect holiday getaway today! |
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| The Villa Via Hotel is situated
in a private marina, surrounded by water,and spectacular views,
in the picturesque town of Gordon’s Bay. Herewith information
on the wide range of activities on offer in the area… |
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This is also Golfers
Paradise offering 10 golf courses (15 – 35
minutes away) including ;Arabella Western
Cape, Hermanus, Strand , Somerset West , Erinvale
Golf Estate, De Zalze at Spier, Stellenbosch
, Devonvale , Pearl Valley and Bosch-en Meer.
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| WINE |
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| The hotel is situated
in the heart of the Helderberg, boasting it’s
own unique winelands, and close to the prestigious
Vergelegen and Lourensford wine estates. The
famous Stellenbosch Wine Route is 15 minutes
away and for groups we can” bring the winelands
to the hotel”, by arranging for local winemakers
to do tastings in spectacular surroundings. |
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| BEACHES |
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Gordon’s Bay has the
most beautiful white sandy beaches, awarded
Blue Flag status, that are safe for swimming
and sunbathing. The hotel is situated right
on the beach and within walking distance to
the quaint & protected Bikini Beach.
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| WATER
SPORT |
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Gordon’s Bay is well known
for its water sport facilities and a range
of activities can be accessed directly from
the hotel’s marina.
This includes jet skiing, rubber ducks, water
skiing, and much more!
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| BOATING
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| Enjoy a relaxing sunset
cruise on a catamarran or motor yacht, or
for the more adventurous, go on a deep sea
fishing or diving experience. Boats are docked
on the hotel boardwalk, in a private marina,enabling
easy access, and spectacular surroundings. |
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| HORSE
RIDING |
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Gordon’s Bay offers visitors
many horse riding opportunities, catering
for beginners and experienced riders. There
are several stud farms and riding schools
situated along Sir Lowry Road in Gordon’s
Bay, minutes away from the hotel.
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| WHALES
& PENGUINS |
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| Every year between July
and October whales visit the waters of False
Bay. Gordon’s Bay is the start of the whale
route and these magnificent creatures have
been seen in the hotel’s bay. The route from
Gordon’s Bay, Clarence Drive, takes you along
a scenic whale route, to the popular town
of Hermanus, approximately an hour’s drive
away. A stop at Stony Point, Betty’s Bay,
about 20 minutes from the hotel, has one ,of
only two ,mainland African Penguin breeding
colonies in South Africa. |
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| NATURE |
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| Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve,
SA’s first proclaimed international biosphere,
situated about 30 minutes from the hotel,
is referred to as the heart of the Fynbos
Kingdom with its 1600 fynbos species of which
150 are unique to this area! Harold Porter
Botanical Gardens in Betty’s Bay is a showcase
of the fynbos kingdom ,with walks through
spectacular gardens and hiking trails up deep,
wooded kloofs where waterfalls splash into
fern-fringed pools. Both these reserves are
easy accessible from the hotel. |
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| ARTS
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| The popular Southey’s
Vines Country Craft Market, held every last
Sunday of the month, held in Somerset West
is a tourist’s shopping paradise, and situated
only 10km from the hotel. Kleinmond also offers
visitors a unique pottery experience at the
pottery factory in Harbour Road, about 30
minutes from the hotel. |
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| CYCLING |
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| Gordon’s Bay is very popular
for both road cycling and mountain biking.
Cycle races and tri-athlons are regularly
held on our doorstep. Sir Lowry’s Pass offers
challenging training routes for avid cyclists,
Clarence Drive a relatively flat scenic route,
and the Kogelberg Biosphere offers superb
mountain bike terrain. |
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