Jacobsbaai |
Jacobsbaai is a small picturesque fishing village situated between Vredenburg and Saldanha. Definitely not meant for the energetic adrenaline seeking adventurist. Long lazy days on the beach are the order of the day in this beautiful bay. Jacobsbaai is situated in an unspoilt area with no other town in sight. Surrounded by farmland, the sea and fresh air the many small inlets along its coast are just waiting to be explored. The West Coast regional architecture remains protected in the title deeds of the properties, which contributes to the character of the village with its simple white houses and large green belts between blocks of houses. Jacobsbaai developed as a village only as recently as 40 years ago. Until as recently as 1996 there were only a few buildings, but during the last number of years the residential area showed rapid growth. It is mostly permanent residents working in Vredenburg or Saldanha who live here, or people enjoying their retirement at the sea.Jacobsbaai has always been known for its abundance of crayfish found here. It is also a popular fishing spot. There are only two industries which are both situated out of sight from the village – the crayfish factory and the abalone farm. A few kilometres north of Jacobsbaai is Swartriet, a private holiday resort with approximately 30 self-catering houses next to the sea. People visit Swartriet because of the unspoilt nature, tranquillity and excellent security. With no street lights in the little village, Jacobsbaai is an ideal location for star gazing at night. There is a long, sandy beach, ideal for swimming, sunbathing and games in the sun. Fishing, wind surfing and crayfish diving are also popular activities at the resort. Things To Do:
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SALDANHA |
Office Hours | After Hours | SALDANHA | Office Hours | After Hours |
Ambulance | 10177 | 10177 | Municipal Traffic | (022) 703 6100 | (022) 701 7061 |
Electricity | (022) 701 7096 | (022) 701 7061 | NSRI | 082 990 5966 | 082 990 5966 |
Fire | (022) 703 6100 | (022) 701 7061 | Police | (022) 714 8333 | (022) 714 8333 |
Hospital Private | (022) 719 1030 | (022) 719 1030 | Provincial Hospital | (022) 709 7200 | (022) 709 7200 |
Hospital Provincial | (022) 709 7200 | (022) 709 7200 | Provincial Traffic | (022) 713 1286 | 076 334 6935 |
Poison Information Centre |
(021) 931 6129 | (021) 931 6129 | Saldanha Bay Port Control | (022) 714 1726 | (022) 714 2617 (022) 703 5310 |