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What to do in St. Francis Bay, South Africa

St Francis Bay in South Africa is about an hour’s drive from the biggest city in the Eastern Cape Province, Port Elizabeth. The large bay consists of a number of sought-after and delightful holiday resort towns including:

  • Cape St Francis
  • St Francis Marina. Renowned for its white-walled, thatched buildings set on a beautiful marina
  • Jeffrey’s Bay
  • Cape Recife

This stretch of coast on South Africa’s south-east coast offers holidaymakers warm summer weather and slightly milder winters. Beaches in this area are nothing short of magnificent and sun-dwellers can enjoy safe bathing and ideal surfing conditions. These beaches together with several nature reserves, a deep-water harbour and all the modern day recreational facilities you can think of; make South Africa’s St Francis Bay a very attractive holiday destination.

Adventure Activities in St Francis

If you’re an adventure seeker then you’ll be happy to know that St Francis, South Africa has a number of Adventure Activities to get your adrenalin pumping. All these trips can be organised through local operators in the St Francis area:

  • Air Flips & Boat Trips
  • Hiking (Choose from coastal and inland)
  • Horse Riding Trails
  • Hunting Safari’s
  • Surf the internationally recognised Seals surf spot in St Francis

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Other Water Sport Activities in St Francis

Other Water Sport Activities in St Francis include:

  • Swimming
  • Fishing
  • Water-Skiing
  • Scuba-Diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Yachting
  • Rubber-Ducking
  • Jet-Skiing
  • Kayaking
  • Wind-Surfing

All the above Water Sports are supported by excellent facilities. On the St Francis Bay’s western-most point lies Seal Point. As well as being a world-class surf spot, it is also the best place in the country to catch Yellowtail fish. Seal Point is characterised by the tallest masonry lighthouse in South Africa which is now a national monument.

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Accommodation in St Francis Bay South Africa

If you’re looking for Accommodation in St Francis Bay, South Africa then consider Summerhill. This small, chic, self-catering guesthouse is situated in the heart of the distinguished St Francis Bay thatched village. Offering you 3 spacious, well equipped apartments; Summerhill is among the best Self-Catering Accommodation in St Francis.

This excellent Accommodation in St Francis is only 2 minutes walk to the main swimming beach and only an hour’s drive from the Port Elizabeth airport.

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