Mossel Bay
South Africa
This Garden Route harbour city on South Africa's Western Cape coast, Mossel Bay has a walkable centre with a good spread of cafés and restaurants, scenic viewpoints in the surrounding area, and several Blue Flag-certified beaches. The town's economy has historically rested on farming, fishing, and its commercial harbour, with offshore gas fields discovered in 1969 adding an industrial dimension. UNESCO World Heritage sites lie within the wider region.
- Population78,940
- Nearest water from center4.7 km
- Nearest mountain from center11.3 km
- UNESCO within 50 km1