The St Francis Bay is situated halfway between Port Elizabeth and Knysna a short distance away from the N2, it offers a peaceful tourist getaway in unspoilt surroundings. With a mediterranean climate and temperatures ranging from 12C to 25C in winter and 15C to 28C in summer, St Francis makes for a great escape all year round.
St Francis offers golden beaches, ideal surfing conditions, navigable river, canal system, harbour, nature reserves, world class golf courses, specialized shops, fine dining, deep sea and shore fishing, tennis clubs, squash courts, kite-boarding, wake-boarding, surf-skiing, canoeing, bowling, flying, mountain biking, windsurfing, a historic lighthouse, and much more...
St Francis was first discovered by Portuguese Sailors in 1575, navigator Manuel de Mesquita Perestrelo named St Francis after the patron saint of sailors. In 1957 Hulett purchased the land and created South Africa's first marina. Keeping strict control over the design regulations, he allowed only white buildings with thatched roofs, creating one of the most exclusive holiday resort towns in the country. Santareme was added later bringing Mediterranean architecture, and views over the sea, and later still the magnificent working harbor, Port St Francis.
As a tourism mecca in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa it offers a wide variety of accommodation options. Accommodation ranges from guest houses, guest lodges and self catering accommodation to caravan and camping options.
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