History of Keurboomstrand
- Province: Western Cape
- Garden Route
- Coordinates:34°00′S 23°27′E
- Area:9.75 km2
- Municipality: Bitou
Keurboomstrand, often simply called “Keurbooms,” is a coastal village located about 12 kilometres east of Plettenberg Bay. The name “Keurboomstrand” comes from the Keurboom tree (Virgilia oroboides), which is native to the region and known for its beautiful pink-purple flowers. This seaside village is known for its pristine, unspoiled beaches, which stretch for kilometres along the Indian Ocean, offering breathtaking views and a tranquil environment.
. The area is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a range of activities such as hiking, beach walks, birdwatching, and water sports like kayaking and swimming. The nearby Keurbooms River provides opportunities for boating and fishing, and the surrounding forests and fynbos-covered hills offer scenic trails for hiking and exploring.
The Matjes River Rock Shelter, located in the region, holds significant historical value with Bushmen artefacts dating back to the Neolithic period, around 11,000 years ago. In 1630, the Portuguese ship São Gonçalo was wrecked near Keurboomstrand. The surviving crew was marooned for eight months, marking the first European settlement in South Africa.
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Useful Numbers
- Municipality – 044 501 3000
- Police: 044 501 1900
- Traffic department:044 501 3240 / 3251
- Fire: 044 533 5000
- Water: 044 501 3174/5 or 086 124 8686
- Electricity:044 501 3000
- Ambulance: 10177
- Post office;044 533 1260
- Library:New Horizons Public Library-044 501 3128
- Closest hospital; Mediclinic Plettenberg Bay- 044 501 5100
- Pharmacy;Robberg Pharmacy-044 501 4630
- SPCA:PAWS Plett Animal Welfare Service-083 287 9917
