Plettenberg Bay Property
If you are looking to buy a holiday house, look no further than Plettenberg Bay property. 'Plett' is known as the jewel of the famous Garden Route, and is famous for its tranquil beauty, warm, unspoilt beaches, whale watching and the largest natural forest tracts in South Africa.
Plettenberg Bay is a town loved by many a South African and is famous for its student summer break activities on the beach. It encompasses the serene beauty of the Garden Route as well as the unique, vibrant nature of South Africa and its people.
Plettenberg Bay also has a wonderful cultural heritage in its museums, galleries and old monuments that depict its deep history, which played a large role in the development of the country as a whole.
A Brief History
This seaside town dates back to the Middle Stone Age when Mesolithic man resided in the caves in Nelson's Bay, later inhabited by Khoisan traders.
Plettenberg Bay was named 'Bahia Formosa' (aptly meaning Beautiful Bay) by Manuel da Perestrello, 90 years after Bartholomew Dias first charted the bay in 1487. The town was renamed Plettenberg Bay in 1779 by the Governor of the Cape, Joachim Ammema van Plettenberg.
Historical monuments to visit are: Navigational Beacon (1772), Old Whaling Station (1831), Old Timber Store (1787) and artifacts of the San Gonzales Wreck from 1630.
Plettenberg Bay Attractions
Plett is known for its numerous activities and is a classic holiday destination amongst local and international visitors. Many popular activities here include:
- Boat cruises
- Bungee jumping
- Scenic drives
- Canoeing & angling at keurbooms river
- Abseiling
- Skydiving
- Diving
- Snorkelling
An interesting place to visit is the Nyati Traditional Mampoer and Witblits Distillery.
Find the ideal Plettenberg Bay property for your dream holiday house or as a lucrative summertime investment by calling an agent at Jawitz Properties South Africa for the personal, professional attention you deserve.
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