Hout+Bay

=Hout Bay= Hout Bay, also known as the "Heart of Cape," is located in a town near Cape Town, South Africa. The location was founded by Dutch settlers in the 1600s. The name "Hout Bay" derives from the term "Houtbaai," which means "wood bay. " Hout Bay was a heavily wooded valley that was the main source of timber during the 1650s. The wood from Hout Bay helped build ships and buildings, such as, the Castle of Good Hope. The bay was originally two farms, but it was subdivided for urban expansion.Hout bay is surrounded by mountains in the East, West and North; in the South lies the Alantic Ocean. The northern part of Hout Bay is bordered by Table National Park. The western portion of the bay is bordered by Little Lions Head. In the East lies Vlakkenberg, Skoorsteenskopberg and Constantiaberg. There are three roads that lead to each of the mountain passes.

Tourists are attracted to Hout Bay due to its scenery and activities. The abnormal white sand beach and five star restaurants attract tourists in search of a luxurious vacation. Fishermen from around the world travel to take part in Hout bay's fishing industry. Hout Bay's fishing industry was established in 1867, after a German immigrant began to farm and fish in the location. Today, Hout bay is one of the busiet fishing habours in the Western Cape. Hout Bay provides both its tourists and residents with scenic beauty and appealing recreation.