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'''Pringle Bay''' ({{lang-af|Pringlebaai}}) is a small coastal village in the [[Overberg]] region of the [[Western Cape]], in [[South Africa]]. It is situated at the foot of Hangklip, on the opposite side of [[False Bay]] from [[Cape Point]]. The town and surrounds are part of the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve, a [[UNESCO Heritage Site]]. The bay is named after Rear-Admiral [[Thomas Pringle (Royal Navy officer)|Thomas Pringle]], of the [[Royal Navy]], who commanded the naval station at the Cape in the late 1790s.<ref name=PC>{{cite book|last=Du Plessis & Cleary|title=The Overberg|page=39}}</ref> |
'''Pringle Bay''' ({{lang-af|Pringlebaai}}) is a small, affluent{{cn|date=April 2024}}{{clarify|affluent by what measure|date=April 2024}} coastal village in the [[Overberg]] region of the [[Western Cape]], in [[South Africa]]. It is situated at the foot of Hangklip, on the opposite side of [[False Bay]] from [[Cape Point]]. The town and surrounds are part of the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve, a [[UNESCO Heritage Site]]. The bay is named after Rear-Admiral [[Thomas Pringle (Royal Navy officer)|Thomas Pringle]], of the [[Royal Navy]], who commanded the naval station at the Cape in the late 1790s.<ref name=PC>{{cite book|last=Du Plessis & Cleary|title=The Overberg|page=39}}</ref> |
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Situated between [[Betty's Bay]] and [[Gordon's Bay]], many of the houses in the small community are only used as holiday houses by their owners. It is accessed by the [[R44 (Western Cape)|R44]], which connects it to the [[N2 (South Africa)|N2]]. |
Situated between [[Betty's Bay]] and [[Gordon's Bay]], many of the houses in the small community are only used as holiday houses by their owners. It is accessed by the [[R44 (Western Cape)|R44]], which connects it to the [[N2 (South Africa)|N2]]. |
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Pringle Bay is well known for the Hangklip (hanging rock) that leans out to sea and marks the eastern end of False Bay. The Hangklip Mountain at 484m above sea level is packed with numerous natural caves, and was once a refuge for bandits and slaves escaping their Dutch masters, hence the mountain cave being named |
Pringle Bay is well known for the Hangklip (hanging rock) that leans out to sea and marks the eastern end of False Bay. The Hangklip Mountain at 484m above sea level is packed with numerous natural caves, and was once a refuge for bandits and slaves escaping their Dutch masters, hence the mountain cave being named "Drostersgat" - Deserters Cave. <ref>[https://www.afristay.com/a/pringle-bay/#more_info ''More info''] at afristay.com, accessed on 4. June 2018</ref> |
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The beach is exposed to the wind, and frequently empty. The village is regarded as one of the safest in the country, naturally being family friendly and is home to a number of restaurants and curio shops which serve locals, holiday-makers and passers-by. |
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==External links== |
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*[https://archive.today/20130205135458/http://www.viewoverberg.com/Pringle%20Bay.asp ViewOverberg overview] |
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*[http://www.glencraig.co.za/ Accommodation in the Kogelberg Biosphere] |
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*[https://xplorio.com/pringle-bay/en/about/history/ History of Pringle Bay] |
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Latest revision as of 04:16, 19 April 2024
Pringle Bay | |
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 Aerial view of Pringle Bay. | |
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| Coordinates: 34°21′S 18°49′E / 34.350°S 18.817°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Western Cape |
| District | Overberg |
| Municipality | Overstrand |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.26 km2 (1.26 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 801 |
| • Density | 250/km2 (640/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011) | |
| • Black African | 8.0% |
| • Coloured | 5.5% |
| • White | 84.0% |
| • Other | 2.5% |
| First languages (2011) | |
| • English | 50.5% |
| • Afrikaans | 44.3% |
| • Other | 5.2% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| PO box | 7196 |
| Area code | 028 |
Pringle Bay (Afrikaans: Pringlebaai) is a small, affluent[citation needed][clarification needed] coastal village in the Overberg region of the Western Cape, in South Africa. It is situated at the foot of Hangklip, on the opposite side of False Bay from Cape Point. The town and surrounds are part of the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO Heritage Site. The bay is named after Rear-Admiral Thomas Pringle, of the Royal Navy, who commanded the naval station at the Cape in the late 1790s.[2]
Situated between Betty's Bay and Gordon's Bay, many of the houses in the small community are only used as holiday houses by their owners. It is accessed by the R44, which connects it to the N2.
Pringle Bay is well known for the Hangklip (hanging rock) that leans out to sea and marks the eastern end of False Bay. The Hangklip Mountain at 484m above sea level is packed with numerous natural caves, and was once a refuge for bandits and slaves escaping their Dutch masters, hence the mountain cave being named "Drostersgat" - Deserters Cave. [3]
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References[edit]
- Du Plessis, Karena; Cleary, Melanie (2005). The Overberg: inland from the tip of Africa. London: Struik. ISBN 1-86872-992-3.
External links[edit]
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Pringle Bay.
Municipalities and communities of Overberg District Municipality, Western Cape | ||
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District seat: Bredasdorp | ||
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| Overstrand | ||
| Swellendam | ||
| Theewaterskloof | ||