A Bitcoiner’s guide to South Africa’s Garden Route
South Africa's Garden Route is experiencing significant Bitcoin adoption among local businesses and tourists. The region, spanning 300 kilometers from Mossel Bay to Storms River Mouth, offers advantages like no currency exchange hassles and lower transaction fees. Bitcoin is recognized as a financial product, facilitating its use in various towns, including Witsand, where over 45 establishments accept it. Witsand has developed a circular economy centered on Bitcoin, driven by community efforts and education. Mossel Bay features the Bitcoin Ekasi project, empowering unbanked residents. Plettenberg Bay has rapidly expanded its Bitcoin-accepting merchants from five to over 75 in months. Sedgefield played a role in implementing Bitcoin payments at Pick n Pay stores. Recommended wallets for travelers include Blink and Wallet of Satoshi, while larger towns are still developing their Bitcoin scenes.
