Agulhas Travel Guide

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The southernmost point

The southernmost point, Agulhas

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Southern Wright Art Gallery

Southern Wright Art Gallery, Agulhas

 mvtouring Says:  The lady that runs this place is so friendly, you just want to stay for a long time. She has some extremely nice paintings from local artists in her gallery. Well worth a visit. 

Southern most tip of Africa

Southern most tip of Africa, Agulhas

 mvtouring Says:  Been to the most southern point in Europe, so had to come to the one on my own doorstep too. 

Rockpools

Rockpools, Agulhas

 mvtouring Says:  Hmmmmm wonder what has been hiding in here 

Stop and "smell' the flowers

Stop and "smell' the flowers, Agulhas

 mvtouring Says:  I am always amazed at these flowers that spring up from 'nowhere'. They are really beautifull. 

Almost there

Almost there, Agulhas

 mvtouring Says:  Not long to go, then we will be at the most southern point in Africa where the Indian & the Atlantic oceans truely meet. 

Lighthouse

Lighthouse, Agulhas

 mvtouring Says:  The famous red and white Cape Agulhas Lighthouse, the 3rd to be built on the South African coast, in 1840, is a unique design based on the Pharos of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Restored in 1968, after being declared unsafe, the lighthouse is... 

Ligthhouse at Agulhas

Ligthhouse at Agulhas, Agulhas

 cleocat Says:  Climb the 70 odd steps to the top of the lighthouse and have a spectacular view of the meeting place of the oceans. The lighthouse was declared a museum in 1973 and serves a dual purpose as a lighthouse and museum. 

The beach

The beach, Agulhas

 myriam_c Says:  Take a look at the beach on Cape Agulhas. The side of the Indian Ocean is somewhat warmer and less windy than the side of the Atlantic. 

Restaurants  

L'Aghullas Seafood: L'Aghullas Seafood

L'Aghullas Seafood: L'Aghullas Seafood, Agulhas

 mvtouring Says:  They sell the most fantastic baked fish and chips here, but you can also get your fresh fish from them. 

Zuidste Kaap Restaurant: Zuidste Kaap Restaurant

Zuidste Kaap Restaurant: Zuidste Kaap Restaurant, Agulhas

 mvtouring Says:  Unfortunately they do not have a view of the ocean, but boy oh boy do they serve a mean meal! 

Angelo's: Angelo's

Angelo's: Angelo's, Agulhas

 mvtouring Says:  They were closed, but it looks like a lovly little place to go and have dinner/lunch. 

Local Customs  

Everything is "Southernmost"

Everything is "Southernmost", Agulhas

 MarioPortugal Says:  While in Agulhas one would be able to experience a large variety of "southernmost" things in life such as being at the Southernmost tip of the continent of Africa or having a Capuccino in the Southernmost Café in Africa or enjoying the southernmost ice-cream and there's... 

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The name AGULHAS is a portuguese word.

The name AGULHAS is a portuguese word., Agulhas

 MarioPortugal Says:  " Cape Agulhas (from Portuguese: Cabo das Agulhas "Cape of Needles") is a rocky headland in the Cape Peninsula, South Africa. Also the geographic southern tip of Africa, and the official dividing point between the Atlantic and Indian oceans. [...]"" The cape was named by... 

Indian Ocean / Atlantic Ocean

Indian Ocean / Atlantic Ocean, Agulhas

 MarioPortugal Says:  While In Cape Agulhas, one would be able to see two Oceans at the same time: The Indian Ocean & the Atlantic Ocean.Cape Agulhas is the place where those two oceans meet. One can even put his each foot in different oceans at the same time :) 

The Indian & the Atlantic - two Oceans pictured

The Indian & the Atlantic - two Oceans pictured, Agulhas

 MarioPortugal Says:  Two Oceans are being pictured on this photo. I took this shot. I'm the artist of this picture. Look forward and draw an imaginary line right in the middle: on the left you are seeing the Indian Ocean -&- on the right side you are seeing the Atlantic Ocean.See that ? - I'm an... 

The Atlantic Ocean - pictured on this Tip.

The Atlantic Ocean - pictured on this Tip., Agulhas

 MarioPortugal Says:  The Atlantic Ocean - pictured on this Tip: The Atlantic Ocean is the second-largest of the world's oceanic divisions. With a total area of about 106,400,000 square kilometres (41,100,000 sq mi), it covers approximately twenty percent of the Earth's surface and about... 

The Indian Ocean - pictured on this Tip

The Indian Ocean - pictured on this Tip, Agulhas

 MarioPortugal Says:  The Indian Ocean - pictured on this TipThe Indian Ocean is the third largest of the world's oceanic divisions, covering about 20% of the water on the Earth's surface. It is bounded on the north by the Indian subcontinent; on the west by East Africa; on the east by Indochina,... 

Save our marine

Save our marine, Agulhas

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Tip of Africa

Tip of Africa, Agulhas

 mvtouring Says:  Had to get there sometime. 

The Place

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 such a great experience to walk along the coast and find caves...climb into them and explore...arnistons coast has many caves to see..... 

 

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L'Aghulhas

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 At L'Aghulhas you will discover the southern-most tip of Africa, the official position of the tip is 34° 49' 58" south and 20° 00' 12" east. A cairn marks the tip's exact position. It is at this... 

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Agulhas - [Western Cape, South Africa]

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Agulhas. I'd love to share with you the 6 tips I've written, the 10 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Where the Atlantic and Indian ocean meets

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 I don't suppose this is really a holiday destination, but it is a nice detour. It feels good to stand at the place where these two massive oceans meet. Agullas is on the road from Hermanus to Arniston... 

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Cape Agulhas, where two oceans meet

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 Cape Agulhas is the southernmost point of the African continent. It's here that the two oceans, the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean, meet. The current coming from the Indian Ocean brings warm...... 

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Southern most tip of Africa

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 Arniston is a treasure, hidden away from the hoardes of tourists.it is near Agulhas which is the southern most tip of Africa.This is a small fishing village, authentic with it`s white washed small... 

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