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Our History and Heritage

Plettenberg’s fascinating history

Portuguese navigators first spotted Plettenberg Bay as far back as the 15th century.

Read on to find out how ‘trekboers’, a botanist and a baron called van Plettenberg helped to shape the area.

Not to forget a certain Mrs McGrath of course, who founded a rather splendid hotel called The Plettenberg…

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