Swakopmund Mole

The Mole is a concrete pier that was constructed at the turn of the 20th century to serve the burgeoning number of ships and tugs arriving there, but proved to be a white elephant. Ocean currents created sandbanks that made the harbour difficult to access and it was abandoned in favour of a new wooden jetty just a couple of years after being built. Today, the Mole is a local landmark and popular leisure spot, with a protected beach, swimming pool, leafy surrounds and an array of shops, hotels and restaurants.