Pringle Bay
This small coastal village in the Western Cape's Overberg region, Pringle Bay sits at the foot of Hangklip — a rock formation that leans out to sea and marks the eastern end of False Bay. The surrounding area falls within the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hangklip Mountain, riddled with natural caves, once sheltered escaped slaves and bandits, with one cave still known as Drostersgat (Deserters Cave). The village has a modest central core with cafés and restaurants, and is within walking distance of the bay.
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- Nearest water from center 1.0 km0.7 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 0.6 km0.4 mi
Nearest airports
Pringle Bay: quick answers
Where is Pringle Bay?
Pringle Bay is in South Africa, about 60 km37 miles in a straight line from Cape Town.
How do you get to Pringle Bay?
The nearest airport is Cape Town (CPT), about 1 hr 31 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Pringle Bay?
The warmest month is February, averaging 20°C68°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 12°C54°F. The wettest month is June, with about 108 mm4.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Pringle Bay?
OpenStreetMap lists 6 restaurants and 1 café within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Pringle Bay?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Simon's Town, Franschhoek and Khayelitsha.