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Cities & Towns
 East London
East London is a delightfully quiet little city slumbering on the edge of the Indian Ocean, occasionally looking up to see if the surf's good. Nothing happens very fast here...
[more information] George
George is the de facto capital of the Garden Route and undoubtedly its largest urban centre and only city. It's not on the coast, so it is already at a disadvantage when compared to Plett or Knysna...
[more information] Hermanus
Situated about an hour's drive from Cape Town, Hermanus is most well known for the fantastic sightings of southern right whales between June and November...
[more information] Jeffreys Bay
Surf City! Jeffreys Bay is one of the mandatory stops on the world surfing circuit. That's about it. As well as the surf there is, obviously, a well developed beach culture. Accommodation options...
[more information] Knysna
Dominated by its beautiful lagoon and the spectacular Heads, which guard it from the sea, Knysna is an attractive seaside town. Originally built as a port from which to export timber harvested...
[more information] Mossel Bay
This sheltered bay was a haven for European sailors in the early days of exploration of the African coast. It was here that a sailor left a message in an old boot...
[more information] Plettenberg Bay
When the 15th Century Portuguese explorers sailed into what we now know as Plettenberg Bay, they called it Baia Formosa - the Beautiful Bay. It's an apt description. Protected from the open ocean...
[more information] Port Alfred
Also known as Kowie River. This was once a commercial port, but it's been a long, long Port Alfred or Kowie, as it is affectionately known to the locals. What this means is that it has been a very...
[more information] Port Elizabeth
Often overlooked by travellers in search of glitz and glamour, Port Elizabeth is probably South Africa's best-kept secret. The beaches range from crowded, social and developed to long and deserted...
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