© Hans de Ridder
Description
Kalk Bay Harbour
is a picturesque but thriving fishing harbour where members of the local fishing community are out daily in their traditional fishing boats earning their living.
Take a stroll along the harbour wall to check out the colourful vessels.
Bright blues, reds and yellows are the norm.
Names like Star of the Sea, Amber Rose, Gold Pearl and Antoinette tell of the high regard with which these sailors hold their vessels. The majority are wooden creations.
Learn how to fish from real fishermen – those who make a living by catching Cape fish.
Apparently, there is still a loyal market for fresh fish.
Witnessing this is a cultural experience.
Kids love to look at the harbour seals waiting for scraps of fresh fish.
Kalk Bay is also a hub of outdoor action – from sea fishing to harbour wall angling. Kalk Bay has one of the best reefs in Cape Town for surfing and the fascinating Kalk Bay caves for landlubber adventures.
While out for a fishing boat tour you will have the opportunity to observe seals, dolphins, Great White Sharks and in season Southern Right Whales in their natural habitat.
These giants come to calve in False Bay between June and October each year.
It’s hard to believe that retro Kalk Bay is actually part of Cape Town. The pace differs – colourful folk stroll along the wharf and browse the quirky shops, others sip on superb Cape Wines and cold beers while surfers ride the breakers.
Nestled between the mountains and the sea, is just a 30 minute drive from the centre of Cape Town yet a world away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
For scuba divers the harbour wall offers an interesting dive, but there're plenty more spots in the area. Popular restaurants to suit all pockets are right on the water's edge.
Kalk Bay Harbour Map
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us to show street view images. Please use street view as a guide only as we cannot
guarantee its accuracy.
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Tara Robinson
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Touring the harbour and chatting to the fisherfolk was great. Men who head out to the open sea fishing for their livelihoods, bringing in the days catch and selling some of it at the harbour. The only way you'd get fresher is going out with them and eating on the boat.
27 November 2012
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