St Helena Bay is located 150 km north of Cape Town on the West Coast of South Africa, comprising many small bays. See the sun rising across the bay and relish the fresh sea air.
St Helena Bay was named after the mother of Roman emperor Constantine the Great by the Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama, who landed here on 7 November 1497.
A monument was erected just east of Stompneus Bay in 1969 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Da Gama's birth, while the Vasco da Gama Nautical Museum at Shelley Point depicts his voyage around the Cape of Good Hope in search of a sea route to India.
St Helena Bay is the centre of the West Coast fishing industry and is also noted for its catches of rock lobster and snoek. The waters are ideal for yachting, surfing, canoeing and fishing.
Whales and dolphins can frequently be seen at Shelley Bay beach, which also boasts a wide variety of bird life. Famous for its delicious seafood, this area has excellent fishing and diving spots.
Escape to accommodation in St Helena Bay, on the West Coast and discover a tranquil beach getaway. Think spectacular sunsets, strolls on She...
Shelley Point is situated up the West Coast, nestled between Saldanha and Port Owen. It can be approached from two directions, via Vredenber...