Author: Seeff, 01 March 2018, News
Life in Hout Bay and Surrounds
Where is Hout Bay located?
Hout Bay is surrounded by mountains to the north, east and west and the southern Atlantic Ocean to the south.
In the north, it is bordered by Table Mountain National Park comprising the Orangekloof Nature reserve and the bottom slopes of Table Mountain beyond that. To the north-west, it is bordered by the backside of the Twelve Apostles. To the west, it is bordered by Little Lion's Head, Karbonkelberg, Kaptein's Peak and The Sentinel. To the east it is bordered by the Vlakkenberg, Skoorsteenskopberg and Constantiaberg.
An historical glimpse of Hout Bay
The fishing village of Hout Bay was established around 1867 when a German immigrant, Jacob Trautmann, began to farm and fish in the area. Its name dates back even earlier to 1653, and relates to the quantity of excellent timber which early Dutch settlers found to be growing in its ravines.
The timber was required for construction, shipbuilding and other purposes such as the construction of the Castle of Good Hope.
The land in Hout Bay was used primarily for agricultural purposes up until the 1950’s. The area was originally made up of two farms, which were slowly subdivided to make way for urban expansion.
The East and West forts built by the Dutch in the 18th century can also be visited today, with the original cannons and barracks still standing on the slopes of Chapman's Peak.
Things to see and do in Hout Bay
The sheltered bay of Hout Bay is well-known for its pristine white sandy beach, an attraction for tourists and locals alike. Hout Bay is also a surfer’s paradise. Off the coast there is the infamous Big Wave known as "Dungeons", one of the sixteen recognised big wave spots around the globe.
Hout Bay is home to one of the busiest fishing harbours in the Western Cape with an established tuna, snoek and crayfish industry. The harbour also offers boat rides to Duiker Island and around The Sentinel.
The Hout Bay Harbour market is open every Friday 5 – 9pm and Saturday/Sunday 9.30am – 4pm. Handmade arts and crafts can be bought and a wide range of food is available.
There are a variety of restaurants in the village including popular favourites such as Mariner’s Wharf, Pakalolo and of course, Posticino’s which offers some of the best pizza and pasta in Cape Town. If you’re craving some good old fashioned fish and chips, there is no place better than Fish on the Rocks.
For the perfect scenic drive be sure to travel from Hout Bay to Noordhoek on the famous Chapman's Peak Drive.
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A selection of the best schools in the Hout Bay and surrounding area.
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