Scuba Diving Destinations:

The amazing diving spots of Gansbaai

Destination: Atlantic Ocean, South Africa, Gansbaai

Gansbaai is a South African area which was originally used as a bay. Nowadays, it has become a town, where several families have built their homes and established their lives. This town of Gansbaai was built around a natural cove which was used by fisherman in order to keep their boats protected from storms. The cove has become a modern harbor surrounded by fabrics and other modern fishing related buildings.

Gansbaai is surrounded by many holiday resorts and vacationing areas which are constantly visited by a high amount of tourists. Among these tourists there is an important amount of divers and people who enjoy sea life due to the variety of sea related activities which this are offers.

One of Gansbaai most visited surrounding areas is De Kelders. De Kelders is about 3km from Gansbaai and has a rocky coastline. This coastline also has several caves and very rocky cliffs which impresses most of its visitors. Gansbaai is a place which contains a unique environment as well as beautiful landscapes.

Another very important vacationing area near Gansbaai is Stanford's Bay. Standford's Bay is very close to both Gansbaai and De Kelders and its main attraction is its cove, which has being turned into a tourism resort in which swimming and diving are some of the main activities visitors can practice.

Other two important Gansbaai vacationing areas are Kleinbaai and Franskraal. Kleinbaai is a village of small dimensions but of great beauty which, among its attractions has a tidal pool, a sports center, and a fishing harbor in which divers can have as much fun as fishers do.

Franksraal is characterized by the beauty and variety of its natural elements in which trees and plants of all kinds can be highly enjoyed by those who love nature. Adjacent to Franksraal visitors can find the Uilenskraal holiday resort in which they might enjoy of its beautiful lagoon and private beach along with several activities and entertainments. Besides this, divers, snorkelers, and all those who enjoy sea related sports might find some very interesting areas where to practice their activities around this area.





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