Port Alfred
Sunshine Coast

To reach the town of Port Alfred, travel west from East London and east from Port Elizabeth, navigate the Sunshine Coast of the Eastern Cape, an area steeped in both South Africa’s Settler and Xhosa history.

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Port Alfred is an idyllic holiday town in the Eastern Cape Province.

This scenic coastal region is an area of Port Alfred lush with verdant rolling hills, dense coastal forest and untouched, golden beaches. 

World-class nature reserves and the unrivalled natural beauty of Port Alfred, epitomise what is truly one of South Africa’s most exhilarating adventure playgrounds. Rumour has it, that the area is blessed with the greatest amount of sunshine hours per year in our stunning country of South Africa, hence the name Sunshine Coast.

Eastern Cape Coastal Route

The Eastern Cape Coastal Route covers the length of the Eastern Cape Province stretching across a number of districts. The route starts at T...more

History of Port Alfred

In 1820, European settlers came to the Eastern Cape area and some settled along the Kowie River mouth. It was then a marshy area consisting ...more

Port Alfred Attractions

Port Alfred is also known as Kowie River and was once a commercial port. This was a long time ago and today, nothing larger than a ski boat ...more

Things to Do in Port Alfred

The Kap River Reserve near Port Alfred boasts a pleasant mountain bike ride punctuated by unforgettable views through a unique riverine ecos...more