Cape Helderberg Accommodation

Why you might choose to stay in Cape Helderberg

The Cape Helderberg, or Helderberg basin, is one of the most visually dramatic areas in the Cape, with the Hottentots Holland and Helderberg Mountain ranges creating a powerful backdrop against which the valley descends into vineyards and finally on to a coastline swept with warm waters and effortlessly white, sandy beaches. Did you know? The beautiful Cape Helderberg region offers a combination of majestic mountains, nature reserves, beaches, sea and vineyards all just 45 minutes' drive from the heart of Cape Town. This is the land of the Helderberg and Stellenbosch wine routes and home to the towns of Gordon's Bay, Sir Lowry's Pass, Somerset West, Strand, Lwandle and Macassar. 45 minutes' drive from Cape Town, the land that originally belonged to the Strandlopers has become a playground for visitors and locals ... Gordon's Bay is an invitation for windsurfing, surfing and braaing – it has one of the few braai areas on the Helderberg coast - and the walk along the harbour wall to take in the yachts and boats as they leave and enter the protected marina, is a must.

If it's swimming, sunbathing and a stroll on the beach you're after, then Melkbaai, Strand's Bikini beach and Main beach are good options; and avid surfers head out to Kogelbay, if Gordon's Bay is too busy. The Helderberg Wine Route, a subsidiary of the Stellenbosch Wine Route, has a distinct personality and wines produced here are heavily influenced by cool sea breezes and ideal soil conditions, making this an ideal overnight destination, so choose your Cape Helderberg accommodation now.