A Bay Named for a Governor
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Plettenberg Bay, known locally as Plett, is named after Joachim van Plettenberg, the Dutch governor of the Cape who visited in 1778. It sits on the Garden Route, between the Tsitsikamma mountains and the Indian Ocean.
The wine story here is young. Farmers began planting vineyards in the hills above the town in recent decades, and the cool coastal climate suits a number of styles.
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Garden Route
Forest, lagoons and beaches all within reach.
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Dolphins and whales
Marine life is a big part of Plett.
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A young wine area
Vineyards are a recent addition.
🇿🇦 Cape spotlight
Robberg Nature Reserve, just outside town, is a rocky peninsula with walking trails and seals.
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🤔 Who is Plettenberg Bay named after?
Governor Joachim van Plettenberg.
🤔 Which famous route is it on?
The Garden Route.
Lesson 2: Plettenberg Bay fun facts