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The village boasts a temperate climate of warm summers and mild winters, a magnificent beach providing safe bathing, extraordinary surfing, a deep water harbour, nature reserves and is approximately 1 hour from Port Elizabeth

The scenic holiday village of St Francis Bay lies nestled among the green clad dunes lining the beautiful Bay of St Francis. Whales and dolphins play along the shoreline while the sounds of gulls can be heard overhead. The Kromme River, traversable for 10 km, twists and winds its tranquil way down to an outstanding marina where the gracious white walled thatched homes are reflected in the quiet water of the canals.

A marvellous white, lightly sloping beach provides safe bathing as well as some of the finest rock and surf angling on the East Coast at the bay. It is world famous for its waves and is frequented by surfers from all over the world.

A distinctive focal point in the village of St Francis Bay and Cape St Francis is Port St Francis. The area is very well established and development is continuing with the addition of "The Port Hotel and Conference Centre" (amongst others). The harbour serves as moorings for a hefty fleet of private yachts and recreational fishing boats and is also home to several commercial and long-line vessels.

Other places of interest

Marina Cruise - This is an hour long trip allows you to experience South Africa's own 'Little Venice' aboard a comfortable cruiser
River Cruises - Explore the upper reaches of the Kromme River on a comfortable motor launch. Stop over at Stony Boma River Camp for a picnic or braai. After lunch, relax or go for a hike, canoeing, fishing or bird watching on the river.
Eco Boat Cruises - Boat cruises around the Bay. You'll discover abundant marine and bird life - including whales, dolphins and penguins.
Surfing - Better waves than here would be a difficult task to find. One of the worlds great surf spots named "Bruce's Beauties -St Francis Bay" can be found here. It was named after a photographer from the '60s, Bruce Brown, who searched the world for the perfect wave. He found it at St Francis Bay.
Hiking at Sand River -If you are lucky, you may see the beautiful Crystal Pools. After heavy rains, the water table rises to form them. The water in the Sand River flows underground, over the hard rocky substrate that underlines the dunes.
Irma Booysen Flora Reserve - The Reserve lies within 200m of the Cape St. Francis Resort. For all lovers of fynbos, a walk through the reserve is a must-do. Plant guides and maps are available at the reception office of the resort.

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St Francis Bay is situated on the coast, only an hour's drive from Port Elizabeth, The Friendly Water Sport City of South Africa. It is just 15 minutes off the N2, the main highway from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth which incorporates the Garden Route.

St Francis Bay offers a healthy and invigorating lifestyle with activities to suit every taste. The wide Kromme River, its wooded tributary, the Yellowwood, plus beautiful canals in the village, provide 40 km of superb, navigable waterways - ideal for sailing, canoeing and small power craft.

The Peninsula and bay are renowned for superb deep-sea fishing and rock angling. The protected Santareme Bay and Kromme River abound with leer fish, cob, yellowtail, steenbras, red roman, baardman and many other sought after species. The bay is also famed for its calamari, while the rocks are an unspoilt treasure trove of every form of marine life.

Windsurf boards and hobiecats are a familiar sight in the bay and on the broad lower reaches of the river, where colourful regattas regularly take place.

The river and canals offer outstanding warm water skiing opportunities right on your doorstep, while sailing the protected waters of the bay is another favourite pastime.

Two outstanding, all-weather tennis courts cater for tennis lovers; golfers can enjoy the benefits of a well laid out golf course, plus magnificent club house; while two immaculate bowling greens, linked to the bowls clubhouse and community hall, are at the disposal of bowling enthusiasts.

The village boasts a unique, thatched-roof shopping complex with boutique-style shops catering for the holiday shopper's every requirement.

Endless kilometers of unspoilt coastline and a wide variety of plant and wild life make for superb hiking territory. The nearby Kouga Mountain provides not only a magnificent back-drop, but also scenic hiking trails. Added attractions are the two huge inland dams, the Churchill and Elandsjacht, which are close at hand.

For surfers, the now internationally renowned "Bruce's Beauties" offer 500 meters of surfing sensation in a bay which is also well suited to beginners. To enjoy a good game of squash, you only have to drive 15 km to Humansdorp, where there is also another golf course.

Conditions for snorkeling, diving and spear-fishing are excellent. And, when it comes to swimming and sunbathing, the choice is wide and varied: the warm sea water bordered by 5 km of gently sloping, sandy beaches, the river, the canals, and the sparkling pool at the hotel.

Another inherent treasure of the area is the many rare shells to be collected from its unspoilt beaches - making it a paradise for the conchologist. A wonderful variety of game viewing experiences are available within less than an hour of Port Elizabeth. Shamwari Game Reserve, Addo Elephant National Park, Kariega Game Lodge, Schotia Safaris and Schumba Safaris are all on our doorstep.

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