Plettenberg Bay, Coastal town in Western Cape, South Africa.
The town extends along the Indian Ocean coastline between the Tsitsikamma Mountains and Keurboomstrand, featuring numerous sandy beaches and natural harbors.
Portuguese explorers first mapped this bay in the 15th century, with formal settlement established in 1779 through a Dutch East India Company military post.
The local population includes speakers of Afrikaans and Xhosa languages, reflecting the diverse heritage of Western Cape's coastal communities.
Visitors can access Plettenberg Bay via the N2 highway, with regular transportation services connecting to major South African cities throughout the year.
The municipal area contains five distinct blue flag beaches, where southern right whales regularly appear during their annual migration period.
Location: Bitou Local Municipality
Inception: 1779
Elevation above the sea: 77 m
Website: http://plettenbergbay.co.za
GPS coordinates: -34.05000,23.36667
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:43
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