Eastern Cape info
Its capital is Bhisho. It was formed in 1994 out of the "independent" homelands of Transkei and Ciskei, as well as the eastern portion of the Cape Province. Landing place and home of the 1820 settlers. It is partly the traditional home of the Xhosa, and the birthplace of many prominent South Africans, such as Nelson Mandela, Thabo Mbeki, Steve Biko and Charles Coghlan.
The landscape is extremely diverse. The western interior is largely arid Karoo, while the east is well-watered and green. The Eastern Cape offers a wide array of attractions, including 800 km of untouched and pristine coastline along with some particularly splendid beaches, and "big-five" viewing in a malaria-free environment.
Bays in Eastern Cape, South Africa
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Bathurst is ideal for the family. It does not have the wind found at the coast yet is only 10 minutes from the beaches. Normally about 2 degrees cooler in the Summer and 2 degrees warmer in the Winter to the coast. Nearby are the wonderful beaches of Port Alfred and Kenton on Sea. Kleinemonde, Historic Grahamstown and Salem....
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Is a 25 minute drive from the city centre of Port Elizabeth and easy access from the N2 Highway. The sea is ideal for fishing or snorkeling. There are also ideal surfing and swimming beaches as well. Take lovely long beach walks on secluded beaches or drive the short distance to Maitland beach where huge sand dunes can be found....for sand boarding or climbing....
Beacon Bay is a small seaside resort in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. White sand dunes and long stretches of beach where the children can sandboard or power kite and search for sea treasures in the rock pools. Maybe you would like to fish or just lie and soak up the African sun, watching the seagulls delicately treading the sands or hovering over the water....
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Bonza Bay is locate in the city of East London in the Eastern Cape. It has a mediocre beachbreak in front of Quinera river mouth. The broad beach off the lagoon at the quinera River is reached by a paved walkway from the parking area. There are two nature reserves in the vicinity....
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Only 100km from Port Elizabeth, South Africa, at the gateway to the Garden Route, lies a quaint village - St Francis Bay. The village lies nestled among the green clad dunes lining the beautiful Bay of St Francis. Dolphins and whales play along the shoreline. Cape St Francis is popular for its surfing at Seal Point, and boasts the historic lighthouse built in 1878. The climate is temperate with warm summers and mild winters. A quaint shopping center, restaurants, a golf course, bowling greens, tennis courts and a small-boat harbor cater for visitor needs in St Francis Bay....
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Refreshingly different and genuine in its hospitality, East London is regarded as the Gateway City to the popular Eastern Cape tourist routes, namely the Sunshine Coast and Country, the Wild Coast and the Friendly N6. Balmy summers and an abundance of winter sunshine make East London an inviting holiday destination for all seasons....
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The village is magnificently sited on the slopes of the Amatole Mountains, overlooking the rivers and fertile plains of the Tyume Valley in a region dominated by three ridges said to resemble the bristles on a hog's back....
Humewood is a peaceful beach suburb in Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape, South Africa....
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Jeffrey's Bay - Home to the perfect wave! With its unique combination of beautiful beaches, endless summers, abundant shells, white gold (calamari) and relaxed lifestyle, its no wonder this town has become world renown. Another International attraction is the Billabong Surfing Festival in July each year when surfers from all over the world come to enjoy these flawless formations of rolling surf. The safe beaches are perfect for bathing and all water sports, making it a popular weekend getaway and holiday destination. Temperatures are moderate all year round along the coast with rain scattered throughout the year. The summers are warm with a very temperate humidity level. Winters are mild and pleasant, and it is significant that water sports are practised year-round....
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Kei Mouth is a small seaside village on the shore of the Indian Ocean and the Great Kei River, at doorstep of the South African Wild Coast....
Kenton offers the best of Africa for young and old. Watersport activities abound in the rivers & ocean with leisurely Boat Cruises for those less adventurous. There is whale watching, bird watching and Wildlife watching. There are all kinds of trails from horse riding trails to hiking trails to Mountain Biking Trails to Canoe Trails to 4x4 trails. Take a tour with a local expert and discover thrilling pioneer history, vibrant Township life, rich cultural diversity and so much more....
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Millpark, undoubtedly one of the most prestigious residential suburbs of Port Elizabeth, South Africa's friendly city....
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Located in Port Elizabeth on the warm Indian Ocean in Nelson Mandela Bay. We have the big seven on our doorstep in a Malaria Free area. In addition to miles of sandy beaches there are three national parks....
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Found in the Eastern Cape South Africa, fondly known as the 'Heart of the Sunshine Coast' a town that straddles the glorious Kowie River which is a tidal river navigable for 29 kilometres. Port Alfred now forms the amalgamated district called Ndlambe. Known for the wonderful temperate climate, pristine endless beaches, friendly 'village' atmosphere, wherever you go, you will always think of us as .............'A tiny paradise in the heart of the sunshine coast.'...
Port Elizabeth, set along the beautiful shores of Algoa Bay, is located on the south eastern coast of Africa, and is a major tourist destination better known as the Friendly City! The city offers the best mix of eco-attractions as a holiday destination with a rich diversity: scenic nature trails and wildlife experiences, long golden beaches, historic heritage and a unique coastal climate. The calm waters of Algoa Bay, its shores lapped by the warm Indian Ocean, make Port Elizabeth a Mecca for all beach and watersport activities....
The good life just got better. A harbour resort village offering luxury waterfront living at its best. Located at exclusive St. Francis bay on South Africa's Eastern Cape coastline....
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Rhodes is a hamlet or small village alongside the trout rich Bell River, at the foot of Ben MacDhui (at 3,001m the highest mountain in the Cape region) in the Drakensberg mountains of the north Eastern Cape, South Africa....
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St Francis Bay, is situated on the Eastern Cape coast of South Africa, and nowhere in the whole of South Africa will you find a village as pleasing to the eye, as St Francis Bay....
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Storms River is located on the Garden Route in the Eastern Cape, South Africa and offers wonderful Stormsriver Adventures and the Tsitsikamma National Park....
A beachfront suburb of Port Elizabeth. A short, safe, walking distance to all beachfront amenities, eg: restaurants, casino, cinemas, entertainment and shopping centres and the dolphinarium....
Sundays River Valley Local Municipality is a local municipality in Cacadu District Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa....
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Walmer, suburb of Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Fabulous sandy beaches lapped by the warm Indian Ocean are only a few minutes away, whilst the Addo Elephant park boasting over 300 elephants is a 45 minute drive into the countryside. Humewood Golf Club is rated in the top five in South Africa and visiting golfers are made very welcome....
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