About us
Cycasia Lodge is owned and operated by Steve and Gill who are long time residents in the Umzumbe area.
The name Cycasia naturally came about from the many varieties of cycad trees and much more planted
throughout the property.
The previous owners had operated a nursery on the property and left their botanic legacy for all to enjoy.
The name Cycasia naturally came about from the many varieties of cycad trees and much more planted
throughout the property.
The previous owners had operated a nursery on the property and left their botanic legacy for all to enjoy.
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Attractions in the Area
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St Elmo's the olde Convent
- derelict heritage landmark - more info About St Elmo's
Photography enthusiasts flock to the old convent nearby called St Elmos which offers spectacular photographic opportunities. The building was constructed in stages between 1918 and 1939 as a Catholic convent, used as a retreat for the nuns of the Third Order of St Dominic, as well as a remedial school for children with learning disabilities. It was forced to close in 1994 due to the cut in government subsidies to institutions of such a nature. The name St Elmo is attributed to an Italian derivation of Saint Elmo or St Erasmus (circa 300 A.D.), the patron saint of the early Mediterranean sailors challenging the powers of storm and sea in small sailing vessels. Legend records that when a blue light, dubbed St Elmo’s fire by sailors, appeared on mastheads before and after a storm, the seamen took it as a sign of Erasmus’s protection. St Elmo’s fire is a weather phenomenon in which a luminous glow is created from a sharp or pointed object in a strong electric field such as those generated by thunderstorms. “The architecture of the church is typical of a historic floor plan of medieval times of the Catholic religion, even though the Church was only built in the last century,” Whales, Dolphins and the exciting annual Sardine run
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Umzumbe beach - Blue Flag rated internationally
more info about our beach
Our local beach is wonderful for swimming, with tidal pools and lifeguards on duty throughout the year. As the beach is sheltered, it also provides the perfect spot for a long stroll along the warm sand, surrounded by unspoiled coastal vegetation. Access to the beach is quite steep as one has to walk down a tarred walkway, so it’s not easily accessible for wheelchairs. Facilities include ablutions (own beach shower fresh water supply) and safe beach parking, Learn more about why Blue Flag beach accreditation at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Flag_beach Other local attractions include:
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