Beaches Eastern Cape
Somewhat more tranquil than the busy beaches of the Western Cape and KwaZulu Natal, the Eastern Cape is the perfect place to get away from it all. If you enjoy small-town warmth, endless sandy beaches and plenty of wide-open spaces, you should definitely consider visiting the cities and beaches along the Eastern Cape for your next holiday.
Some would argue that the water temperatures along this section of coastline are perfect – not as cold as those in the Western Cape but not as warm as those in KwaZulu Natal. Thus, a swim in the ocean will leave you feeling refreshed. This is the home of the world-famous Jeffery’s Bay – a place where surf is king and the surf competitions are massive. East London is home to one of the most constant shore breaks in the world, while Port Elizabeth can offer you a glitzy sea-front experience or miles and miles of sand dune just waiting to be explored. So take a trip to the Eastern Cape and perfect your sun tan under the ultimate, leisurely conditions. We've compiled a list of excellent beaches in the Eastern Cape that will ensure you a perfect family day in the sun and sea.
East London
East London, with its favorable climate, draws much attention to its pretty beaches that
offer great facilities for water sports, swimming and sun tanning.
East London / Kidd's Beach
A holiday mecca, this is a small village nestled on the Mkantsi River Mouth on the beautiful Sunshine
Coast, 28 km from East London and 15 km from the airport. A tidal pool complements the safe
swimming beach and lagoon. The village offers many activities including fishing, a craft market,
canoeing, tennis, horse riding and cycling. This is a perfect holiday destination with a full program of
activities for the whole year.
East London / Gonubie
Located ideally between the Gonubie River and the Indian Ocean, Gonubie is a relaxed and pleasant
coastal town within twenty minutes drive of central East London. With warm winters and hot summers,
this is an ideal spot for a beachside resort. Visit the Gonubie Nature Reserve to experience
the River's unspoiled fauna and flora, follow a 500 meter-long raised boardwalk to a beautiful
tidal pool, watch whales and dolphins at play or enjoy surfing, sail boarding or fishing from a
ski boat or from the sea. Twice-monthly flea markets and craft fairs and the annual Gonubie Festival
offer excellent opportunities for meeting the locals. Gonubie is truly a laid-back holiday destination.
Jeffreys Bay / Dolphin Beach
Dolphin Beach is very popular with locals and tourists and it is the perfect place for water sports,
intermediate surfing and sunbathing. It does get a little crowded during the months of July and December,
but there's plenty of room for everyone. It has surprisingly clean changing rooms and showers. The promenade
that runs along the golden beach has many art, craft and food stalls, burger bars, clubs and pubs.
Jeffreys Bay / The Point
The Point is the beach where expert local and tourist surfers hang out. The beach where Kelly Slater
wins the annual Billabong surf competition and the beach where young girls show off their bodies in their
skimpy bikinis
Port Elizabeth
The beaches of Port Elizabeth offer excellent facilities for sunbathing, water sport, volleyball and
leisure walks along the unspoilt coastline
Port Elizabeth / Hobie Beach
The fashionable Hobie Beach, in the surrounding area of Shark Rock Pier and the Boardwalk, is the
location of the annual Splash Festival, volleyball and world boardsailing championships. The beach
is popular for swimming, sunbathing and body surfing. It also offers protected rock pools with interesting
inter-tidal sealife. Other facilities include plenty of restaurants and eateries, ablution blocks and a
launching place for sailing and rubber ducking.
Port Elizabeth / Sardinia Bay
Sardinia Bay is situated between Schoenmakerskop and Seaview, and is easily accessed by traveling
along the Sardinia Bay Road. This well-liked beach has picnic amenities and is known for being
one of the best walking beaches with miles of unspoilt coastline. It is also the starting point for
the 8 kilometer Sacramento hiking trail. Fishing is not allowed as the beach has been declared a
Marine Reserve, but feel free to snorkel and scuba-dive.
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