Of the towns on the Garden Route, Plettenberg Bay appears to be worst hit, with many shops standing empty. Business has been very slow and few tourists are visiting the beautiful seaside town, despite whale and dolphin sightings.
Restaurants have been coming to the party, some having closed for longer over the winter break, and most offering exceptional special offers. So, for example, Emily Moon is offering a two-course “winter warmer menu” for R 100, and 3-courses at R 120. Nguni offers a “Bring back the “Good Old Times” (plus a little inflation and a day or 2 later!!) on Friday evening, and charges R 50 per head. Specials have included steak, eat-as-much-pastsa-as-you-can, and sole. Miguels offers two courses for R 85.
Whale Cottage Portfolio: www.whalecottage.com
