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Description
The Agulhas Lighthouse Viewpoint offers breathtaking panoramic views over the rugged coastline where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. Standing atop this historic beacon, you can take in the raw beauty of the surrounding landscape, with rolling waves, dramatic rocky shores, and endless ocean horizons. The lighthouse itself, built in 1848, is the second-oldest working lighthouse in South Africa and serves as a guiding light for seafarers navigating the treacherous waters of Cape Agulhas.
Location
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Suiderstrand Struisbaai Road, Cape Agulhas NU, Western Cape 7285, South Africa
Local Guide
- The viewpoint provides one of the best vantage points to witness the meeting of the two great oceans. While the actual confluence point is debated, this iconic spot captures the essence of the southernmost tip of Africa.
- The lighthouse was inspired by the Pharos of Alexandria and was originally built from limestone quarried nearby.
- The surrounding fynbos vegetation is part of the Agulhas National Park, home to rare plant species and diverse birdlife.
Did You Know?
- Before the lighthouse was built, the Cape Agulhas coastline was notorious for shipwrecks, leading to the loss of countless vessels and lives.
- The original beacon light operated on a wick-and-oil system before being modernized.
- The nearby coastline is often called the “Graveyard of Ships” due to the many wrecks that line the seabed.
Local Insights
- The viewpoint provides one of the best vantage points to witness the meeting of the two great oceans. While the actual confluence point is debated, this iconic spot captures the essence of the southernmost tip of Africa.
- The lighthouse was inspired by the Pharos of Alexandria and was originally built from limestone quarried nearby.
- The surrounding fynbos vegetation is part of the Agulhas National Park, home to rare plant species and diverse birdlife.
Did you know?
- Before the lighthouse was built, the Cape Agulhas coastline was notorious for shipwrecks, leading to the loss of countless vessels and lives.
- The original beacon light operated on a wick-and-oil system before being modernized.
- The nearby coastline is often called the “Graveyard of Ships” due to the many wrecks that line the seabed.
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