Cape Town - Towns and Villages within the Western Cape
Fish Hoek
In 1652 the indigenous population of Fish Hoek was forced to move by the arrival of the European settlers. However, it wasn't until 1918 that it became a township. Between 1817 and 1868 the female Humpback and Southern Right Whales were attacked and killed by the open boat whalers when they arrived at Fish Hoek to calve. Fortunately all whaling was eventually closed down and today whales can be seen from August to the end of November. However, they sometimes arrive as early as June to calve.
Fish Hoek is conveniently located for all types of tourist attractions and activities, it also has some of the best swimming beaches in the Cape. Fish Hoek is well known for its outstanding hospitality since 1901, when Hester de Villiers first opened her home as guest accommodation. Fish Hoek is easily reached by rail from Cape Town. The accommodation in Fish Hoek on offer ranges from camping and caravaning sites, bed and breakfast establishments, guest houses, self catering units to luxury hotels.
Activites and things to do in Fish Hoek Archeological/paleontological sites
Good swimming beaches
Museum
Sailing
Hiking
Recommended Fish Hoek accommodation
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