Baia Moya Self Catering

Accommodation in Plettenberg Bay, the Jewel of the Garden Route, is what you are looking for? Look no futher than Baia Moya which has a 180 degree view of the most beautiful bay including the ocean, the majestic Tsitsikamma mountains and the Robberg Peninsula.

All rooms enjoy the breathtaking view and open onto a balcony. Five bedrooms (2 en suite) accommodate 10 people comfortably. The beach is within walking distance and all other amenities, including restaurants, are close by.

A place where man and nature share the beautiful surroundings:  the crystal blue sea provides a place where holiday makers, whales, seals, penguins and dolphins swim in complete freedom as it was meant to be. Plett, as it is called for short, has miles of unspoiled golden beaches and is surrounded by the majestic Tsitsikamma mountains and the Robberg Peninsula which forms a beacon recognized all over the world. Walking or hiking the spectacular Robberg, a distance of aprox. 12 kilometers, is a highlight not to be missed as birds on the list of endangered species, such as the Black Oystercatcher breed there. It is also the domain of a Cape Seal colony.

The rivers and lagoons in Plett are strikingly beautiful and provide outdoor activities such as swimming, boating, rowing, wind surfing, sailing, fishing and more. The beaches are ideal for swimming,  surfing and relaxing.

Rich in history, Plett has an archaeological site called Nelson’s Cave where many interesting discoveries were made. This site can be visited and is situated on Robberg. Nearby, at Keurbooms Beach, the Matjiesfontein Cave is also accessible to the public.

First called Bahia Formosa (beautiful bay) by Portuguese explorers in the 15th century, long before the Dutch governor, Jan van Riebeeck set foot in Cape Town in 1652, the Portuguese vessel, the Sao Goncalo was wrecked in the bay in 1630 and its’ survivors temporarily made their home adjacent to Robberg, from where they later set off to Mocambique, one group on foot and the other by a boat they were able to build. Shards of pottery, coins, tools and other interesting archaeological treasures were found when excavating a site next to Robberg and are on show in the municipal building where the library is situated.

Later, the town was renamed after Joachim van Pletten, the then governor of the Cape and a replica of the original Van Plettenberg Beacon (Dutch East India Company demarcation stone) was erected on the original site where it still stands today. The original was moved to the Cultural History Museum in Cape Town.

Today, Plett is a modern, small town, tranquil and charming with many shops, excellent restaurants, pubs and coffee shops and exciting sightseeing opportunities. A wine farm, elephant, bird and monkey sanctuaries, arts and crafts exhibitions, farmers’ markets, the Knysna forest, tree top gliding, scuba diving, hiking and many more activities attract visitors.  Whale and dolphin watching by boat is very popular. Two excellent championship golf courses in Plett and more nearby make this a wonderful place for golfing enthusiasts.  Polo at Curland has recently become very popular and attracts many spectators to the beautiful world-class facilities during the international matches.

The exceptional climate ensures an unsurpassed experience.