Apartments Accommodation Near Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex

The Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex is located on the very spot where Portuguese mariner Bartolomeu Dias, the first European to ever set foot on the southern shores of Africa, landed in 1488 to pave the way for a sea route around the horn of Africa. Dias discovered a fresh spring near to the shore and named it Aguada de São Bras, meaning watering place of Saint Blaize. This lovely sheltered bay is called Mossel Bay and is a regular stopover for visitors to the Garden Route which extends along this stretch of the southern coastline of South Africa. During the late 16th century and early 17th century, Mossel Bay was used as a refreshment station and where a ship captain once left a letter warning others of pending unrest in India. This ancient old postal tree still survives and the 5 buildings that make up the Bartolomeu Dias museum complex are concentrated around both the tree... Show more

Enter the Granary to obtain information regarding the museum complex and to view the various exhibits on display. The Maritime Museum holds a replica of Dias’ caravel, built in Portugal in 1987 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of his epic journey, along with various exhibits that include shipping logs, maps and ancient navigational tools.

The Shell Museum contains the largest collection of shells in South Africa and has an interesting touch tank. The museum is laid out in the shape of a snail’s shell.

Outside is a Braille Trail for the visually impaired to learn of the region’s flora. In the gardens are giant whale bones recovered from nearby beaches.

A few Malay graves were discovered in 1968, one of which is believed to be that of an Imam (Muslim leader), and used as a place of worship by local Muslims.

Grab a self-guided map from the Info Centre to enjoy the complex at your leisure and chill in the well laid out gardens where it’s believed some of the plants originated from Dias’ days. Before departing, post a letter in the shoe under the postal tree to receive a special commemorative franking on the letter.

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Diaz Hotel & Resort

Apartments, Self Catering, Hotels in Diaz Beach , Mossel Bay

R1,554

BIKI C - De Branders 12

Apartments, Self Catering in Hartenbos

R2,000

Garden Route Self-Catering

Apartments, Cottages, Self Catering in Mossel Bay

R995

Pearl White Sands

Apartments, Self Catering in Glentana, Great Brak River

R1,056

Vista Bonita

Apartments, Holiday Homes, Self Catering in Diaz Beach , Mossel Bay

R1,600

Withuis Hartenbos

Apartments, Self Catering in Hartenbos

R920

Vista Bonita Kingklip Apartment

Apartments, Holiday Homes, Self Catering in Mossel Bay

R1,100

Mari-Amor Self-Catering Apartments

Apartments, Self Catering in Mossel Bay

R1,200

Nautica 009 Studio Flat

Apartments, Self Catering in De Bakke, Mossel Bay

R896

Gran's Nest B+B Self catering

Bed And Breakfast, Apartments, Guest Houses, Self Catering in Dana Bay

R1,100

Vakansiewoonstelle

Apartments, Self Catering in Hartenbos

R950

La Best Pinnacle Point Lodge 113

Apartments, Holiday Homes, Self Catering in Pinnacle Point, Mossel Bay

R2,550

22 on Port Natal

Apartments, Self Catering in Hartenbos

R990

Lilla-Bett Pet-Friendly Accommodation Mossel Bay

Apartments, Self Catering, Pets By Arrangement in Linkside, Mossel Bay

R900

Beacon Wharf Holiday Accommodation

Apartments, Self Catering in Mossel Bay Central, Mossel Bay

R1,940

The White House Selfcatering Apartment - Mossel Bay

Apartments, Holiday Homes, Self Catering, Pets By Arrangement in Mossel Bay

R1,400

King Fisher 6 - Three bedroom Apartment

Apartments, Holiday Homes, Self Catering in Mossel Bay Central, Mossel Bay

R2,000

Elgin House Unit 7

Apartments, Holiday Homes, Self Catering in Mossel Bay

R1,600

Bliss at Diaz

Apartments, Self Catering, Pets By Arrangement in Mossel Bay

R880

CBS Accommodation

Apartments, Self Catering, Pets By Arrangement in Mossel Bay

R900

Suidersee Block 1 - Apartments 1-12

Apartments, Holiday Homes, Self Catering in Hartenbos

R880

11 Portobelo Apartment

Apartments, Self Catering in Diaz Beach , Mossel Bay

R850

Pinnacle Lodge

Apartments, Self Catering in Pinnacle Point, Mossel Bay

R1,800

Santos Beach Pavilion - Flat B

Apartments, Self Catering in Mossel Bay

R2,700