St Francis Bay and Surrounds
St Francis Bay was first sighted by Portugese sailors in 1575 and is named after the Patron Saint of Sailors, St Francis.
Situated only an hour’s drive from the city of Port Elizabeth and just 15 minutes off the N2, St Francis Bay beckons. This unique and exclusive paradise on South African’s Sunshine Coast draws holiday-makers from all over the world to enjoy the glorious beaches lapped by the warm Indian Ocean, excellent water-sport facilities, a leisurely lifestyle and the magical beauty of its unspoilt surroundings.
This magnificent up-market village is unique in that the architecture with its aesthetic uniformity blend harmoniously with the green of the indigenous heritage, which surrounds it. The Kromme River, navigable for 10 km’s, twist and winds its way down to an extensive canal system lined with charming white walled homes with thatched roofs, offering residents and holiday makers an exotic marina lifestyle.
The Marina gives way to Mediterranean styled homes crowned with terracotta tiles in Santareme and luxury apartments, encircling the turquoise waters, at Port St Francis. In the distance lies the informal village of Cape St Francis with its historical lighthouse and 15 km’s to the west, Oyster Bay.
The lighthouse was built in 1878 to warn ships of the dangerous reefs that stretch more than a kilometre out to sea. It is the tallest masonry tower on the South African coast, standing at a height of 27.5 meters and is now a National Monument.
For more information please visit www.stfrancisbay.co.za
