Three things you must do in gorgeous Gordon’s Bay, Cape Town

Bikini Beach

Spend a relaxing day at Bikini Beach, one of Gordon’s Bay’s most popular beaches. The beach and waters are clean and safe for swimming, with calm waves. You can also enjoy sunbathing and picnicking on the soft sands while taking in the views of the bay and the Hottentots Holland Mountains.

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Harbour Island in Gordon’s Bay

Nothing soothes the soul more than enjoying a magnificent spot like Harbour Island in Gordon's Bay, with a variety of places to explore and enjoy with family and friends. #visitgordonsbay #ShowMeHelderberg #discoverhelderberg #spotsinhelderberg pic.twitter.com/BAL0MLUATq

— ShowMe Helderberg (@ShowMeHBerg) September 18, 2018

Be sure to visit Harbour Island when in Gordon’s Bay, a man-made island with a marina, restaurants, and shops. It’s a great place for a leisurely stroll, enjoying a meal at one of the waterfront restaurants, or even going for a boat tour or fishing excursion.

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Visit Bikini Beach Books

Life is an open book full of blank pages.
Location: Bikini Beach Books#discovergordonsbay #spotsingordonsbay #ShowMeHelderberg pic.twitter.com/leVmzz2bmX

— ShowMe Helderberg (@ShowMeHBerg) August 11, 2018

Bikini Beach Books is an icon along the Gordon’s Bay beachfront, famous for the car perched atop the building’s roof. The bookshop itself is a cosy little cavern filled to the brim with secondhand books of all genres and authors. It’s a definite must-visit spot!

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