Gordon's Bay Area Profile

Gordons Bay Central at a glance

Gordon's Bay is a harbour town, situated in the Western Cape, and forms part of the Helderberg Basin. Gordon's
Bay is the smallest of the three towns in the Helderberg Basin is included in the City of Cape Town metropolitan
municipality. Gordon's Bay is situated in the north-eastern corner of False Bay, which is about 50km to the south
from Cape Town.

A brief history of the area
Previously known as Visser's Baay, it is believed that the existence of Gordon's Bay came about around 1673.
Gordon's Bay was known as a place where fresh water, fish and game could easily be found. Although there is
no clear indication of when the name came into existence, we do know the name commemorates Robert Jacob
Gordon. Robert Jacob Gordon was the Commandant of the Dutch Troops at the Capeform from 1777 - 1795.
One of the first things you see, as you enter Gordon's Bay, is the large white anchor and the initials GB on the
mountainside. The initials do not stand for Gordon's Bay, but for General Botha. The rocks were painted by
students in 1949, a year after the establishment of General Botha SA Nautical College. On 1 April 1966 the South
Arican Naval College was formally established and were given permission, in 1987, to use the anchor sign as the
emblem of Gordon's Bay.

Climate
Gordon's Bay has a Mediterranean Climate, as it receives most of its rainfall during winter. Gordon's Bay
experiences dry periods in January, February, November and December with January being the warmest month,
on average. August is generally the coolest month and June the wettest.

Distance from key points (Airport/CBD)
The closest airport to Gordon's Bay is the Cape Town International Airport with a road distance of 40.3km. With
an average speed of 120km/h, it will take you roughly 20 - 30 minutes to arrive at the airport. Cape Town CPD is
57km from Gordon's Bay and will take you roughly 51 minutes to get there with an average speed of 80 -
120km/h.

Schools in the area
There are no shortages of school in this beautiful harbour town. Primary schools include Gordon's Bay Primary,
Somerstrand College, Temperance Town Primary, Mondeor Eco School, Kids Cove, Stratford House Pre-School
and more.

Hospitals nearby
The largest private hospitals in the Helderberg Basin is Vergelegen Mediclinic and Busamed. Situated in
Somerset West, Vergelegen Mediclinic is well known for their high-quality patient, medical and nursing care.
Busamed is an award-winning private hospital, situated in Paardevlei Estate. Busamed offers friendly, cost
effective and innovative private healthcare. Helderberg Hospital is a well-known and largest government hospital
situated in the Helderberg Basin.

Shopping Malls
There is selection of malls to choose from in Gordon's Bay. These malls include GB Mall, The Village Centre and
Gordon's Bay Village Plaza with the popular Somerset Mall only a short drive away.

Restaurants
Gordon's Bay is popular for their beach view and harbour restaurants. An unlimited amount of restaurant
choices will cater for each and everyone's needs. The top 10 restaurants in Gordon's Bay includes Zest, The
Thirsty Oyster, Old Cape Café, Ooskus Visserye, Talla's Tavern, Antonio's Pizza Place, Ocean Basket, Bertie's
Moorings and quite a few more.

Special Attractions
Gordon's Bay is the perfect home or get-away town. Special attractions in Gordon's Bay includes, Bikini Beach,
Gordon's Bay beach, Danie Miller hiking trial, Steenbras lookout point, Steenbras gorge, nurseries, multiple
nightlife spots, pub and grills, ice-cream shop, sunset cruises, nature reserves, Indigo scuba diving centre, spa's
and plenty more.

Time to invest
If you are relocating, first time home buyers or a prudent real estate investor, Gordon's Bay will be what you
need. Gordon's Bay promises affordable, exceptional value for money properties. Gordon's Bay has a taste for
all, from large homes on the Mountainside, waterside homes / apartments or medium to small homes to those
who are just starting out. Gordon's Bay offer stunning beaches and beautiful scenery and marks the start of the
Whale Route.