More sunshine hours per year, than any other part of South Africa! With its ambience of charm, sun drenched beaches, warm waters and quaint seaside villages it makes a popular holiday destination. Port Alfred, Kenton-on-Sea and Bathurst are just some of the vibrant, charming towns in this area that boast activities such as surfing, fishing, jet skiing, annual power boat races and other activities for the adventurous. With its miles of sun-drenched coastline, warm sparkling ocean and unspoiled beaches - the Sunshine Coast will enchant, entice and excite!

TOWNS LOCATED ON THE SUNSHINE COAST

Bathurst

Bathurst was founded in 1820 and named after the colonial secretary of the British government, Lord Bathurst. It is situated between Port Elizabeth and East London, and 10 minutes from Port Alfred. The town’s major attraction is the Big Pineapple, which stands 16.7m high and has 3 floors. Bathurst also boasts beautiful beaches, the prominent Royal Alfred Golf Course and a vast variety of water sports.

Kenton-on-sea

This tranquil coastal town lies between the Kariga and Bushman Rivers. It is host to beautiful bays, beaches and rivers where various water sports and angling are popular activities. The Ghio Wetland Reserve and the Joan Muirhead Nature Reserve are two popular reserves which can be found between Kenton-on-Sea and Bushmans River Mouth and between Alexandria and Kenton-On-Sea/Bushmans River respectively.

Port Alfred

Port Alfred lies on the banks of the Kowie River, 30km from Grahamstown. Its beaches are popular amongst local and foreign tourists alike. The range of interesting activities in Port Alfred include horse-riding, surfing, golf, boating, water-skiing, canoeing, fishing, and diving. Port Alfred also provides great shopping opportunities as well as beauty, wellness and day spas.