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Hout Bay Harbour, Cape Town



One of the popular places in the city, Hout Bay Harbour, Cape Town is an idyllic town located by the bay and is surrounded by the mountains. Foreign tourists as well as local people come to Hout Bay Harbour, Cape Town have a feel of the scenic beauty and pleasant weather. The vibrancy of the place has made it one of the well known tourist attractions in Cape Town.

The Hout Bay Harbour in Cape Town is located at the backdrop of the Camps Bay and is surrounded by the Karbonkel Mountain range. The name of the harbor was given by Jan van Riebeeck. Hout Bay Harbour, Cape Town has a major fishing industry in the country. It is also a notable point of interest in the country. The first fishing firms were established in the year 181 and since them plenty of fishing firms have grown here.

Hout Bay Harbour consists of a well developed crayfish and snoek fishing industry. The bourgeoning fishing industry adds more vibrancy to this idyllic sea side town. Hout Bay Harbour is also a major center of excursion. Travelers can indulge in a wide variety of activities in the place. There is a range of water sports like hiking, sailing, scuba diving, jet skiing, kayaking and so on. There are tracks in the beach where travelers can cycle. The place is also ideal for picnic or basking in the sun.

Tourists can also visit the notable tourist spots in Hout Bay Harbour, Cape Town. Popular tourist spots in the place are Chapman's Peak, Bird Park and the Seal Island. There are also some historical buildings and museums which are of great interest. The Bird Park is home to around 400 species of birds. There are also some reptiles and small mammals in the park. Apart from these, there are also numerous dining and accommodation centers in the coastal town. The restaurants serve wide variety of mouth watering sea food local and delicacies. There are hotels and inns which provide quality accommodation.

Numerous travel agencies organize tours to Hout Bay Harbour in Cape Town. The tours are generally of 1 day or in the weekend.


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