What to See in Hout BayOne of the main attractions in Hout Bay is the World of Birds. This bird park is the largest in Africa and is home to over 3 000 birds and a variety of small animals. An amazing experience awaits you here, walking through the bird cages, watching and playing with the monkeys while supporting this excellent team of bird lovers and rescuers! Not to be missed! (Tel. +27 21 790 3270) The Hout Bay Museum has all the facts, and some interesting stories and photos, depicting the colourful history of Hout Bay. (Tel. +27 21 790 4998) Hout Bay still has a working harbour, and is well known as a fishing village. There are many different boat trips and water sports to suit all tastes and experience levels. Hout Bay has a few shopping centres and many small shops that are worth visiting. The Mainstream Shopping Centre has a Woolworths (equivalent to Marks & Spencer in the UK), Clicks (equivalent to Boots UK), hairdressers, gift shops, liquor store, restaurants, clothing/fashion stores, toy shop, pharmacy and much more! Visit the Hout Bay Craft Market on Sundays (across the road from the Post Office in Main Rd) to see a wealth of local arts and crafts. Explore the strech of Main Road between Princess Street and the beach for some interesting shops. You'll find curios, locally made arts & crafts, clothes, bathing suits, etc. Also visit the arts & crafts shop at the Oakhurst Centre in Main Road (towards Constantia) - they have excellent locally made gifts and curios, at very reasonable prices. You will be able to see a whole variety of art in the galleries of Hout Bay. They support the local artists, and will be able to give you further information about what is available here. Please e-mail them to learn more about the art they exhibit and sell. |
The creativity of the owners, Ralf and Mijou Beller is very fertile and every item in the shop has been designed and handmade in Hout Bay. From earthy to frivolous, the choice is extraordinary and you won’t leave the shop indifferent …. or empty handed! From Dolce & Banana jewellery and curios to wood furniture and sculptures...
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The Lions Club of Hout Bay Craft Market is proud to be one of the finest craft markets in the Western Cape and crafters travel from far away to exhibit and trade here. The market is open every single Sunday of the year from 10.00 – 17.00 and the setting for the market is breathtaking. We are situated on the Village Green, Main Road Hout Bay, surrounded by magnificent mountains and dotted with indigenous trees. Many Hout Bay residents, visitors and overseas guests to South Africa visit our market.
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KlynsmithBovim Designer Jewellery Jacque KlynsmithBovim Jewellery beyond expectation Is it your dream to have tailor made jewellery created from your design or recycle old beloved jewellery and bring it up to date? I have been creating bespoke jewellery for more than 20 years. It is important that jewellery fits comfortably and also reflects the personality of those wearing it. Making jewellery is as much about listening as it is creating. Jewels in South Africa are abundant; they represent a fantastic investment and are of course tax free.
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Hout Bay & Llandudno Hout Bay is set in a seaside valley and offers some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. The town is bordered by nature reserves and surrounded by majestic mountains, including the infamous Chapman’s Peak. Llandudno’s magic feeds of its setting – nestled on and between the Klein Leeukop Mountain and the 12th Apostle of Table Mountain and overlooking white sandy beaches and the ever-changing Atlantic Ocean.
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Hout Bay & Llandudno
Hout Bay is set in a seaside valley and offers some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. The town is bordered by nature reserves and surrounded by majestic mountains, including the infamous Chapman’s Peak. Llandudno’s magic feeds of its setting – nestled on and between the Klein Leeukop Mountain and the 12th Apostle of Table Mountain and overlooking white sandy beaches and the ever-changing Atlantic Ocean.
Jacque KlynsmithBovim
Jewellery beyond expectation
Is it your dream to have tailor made jewellery created from your design or recycle old beloved jewellery and bring it up to date?
I have been creating bespoke jewellery for more than 20 years. It is important that jewellery fits comfortably and also reflects the personality of those wearing it.
Making jewellery is as much about listening as it is creating. Jewels in South Africa are abundant; they represent a fantastic investment and are of course tax free.
