For land-based activities there’s the Golf Course, which is considered to be the closest to a Scottish links to be found anywhere in South Africa.

One can also take a leisurely horseback ride along the pristine white beaches of the bay, or through the hills colourfully clothed in rare Cape coastal fynbos. there are active bowls, squash and tennis clubs, you’ll never run out of opportunities to enjoy St Francis Bay.

The Kromme River, some days a living mirror, sometimes resembling a strong sea, is navigable for 8 kilometres and is the favourite of many a fisherman and sailing enthusiast.

The beaches epitomize perfection - the whitest, cleanest stretches of sand on the South African coastline. St Francis Bay is home to Bruce's Beauties, one of the worlds best known beach breaks, featured in the 60's cult film Endless Summer. Those fortunate enough to stay in St Francis Bay will certainly testify to the extraordinary sunsets and equally invigorating sunrises. It is this harmony with nature that makes St Francis Bay extra special.

Cape St Francis has the most beautifully pristine beach. A symmetrical curving stretch of gleaming sand in the lee of rolling dunes. The beach leads your eyes to the lighthouse, built in 1878, which warns ships of the dangerous reefs that stretch more than a kilometre out to sea.

Viewed from the sky, the lighthouse stands on a rocky promontory - thundering waves splashing white foam ribbons on the huge coastal boulders. Fifteen kilometres west lies Oyster Bay, a hamlet jealously nurtured by theRiding the Magic Carpet inhabitants. It is possible to walk the rugged coast line to Oyster Bay and to arrive at the most welcoming beach where the only foot prints may be yours.

Forget the big city waterfront crowds... The commercial harbour of Port St Francis, built in 1995, has always held a unique charm because of both its size and the constant activity.

Also, no visit to St Francis Bay would be complete with stopping in at one of the fine restaurants to sample the succulent calamari dishes that drive the lucrative local chokka industry.

In addition to entertainment and industry, the Port also provides anchorage for pleasure craft and ocean going yachts.

This unique and exclusive paradise on the South African Southern 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.Fynbos: Eco guide

An extensive canal system is linked to the Kromme River estuary and offers residents and holidaymakers an exotic marina lifestyle.

Here one can experience the pleasures of living right at the water's edge, including the thrill of fishing from the front lawn!

One can spend many leisurely hours on the gentle sloping beach which stretches for kilometres all along the curve of the land to the estuary. Work on a perfect tan, watch the hobie-cats racing the bay, or take a stroll, searching for special shells for which the area is renowned. Or how about an exhilarating gallop through the surf in the early morning?

The South African fishermanDiscover this unique and exclusive paradise on South African's Sunshine Coast which draws people from all over the world.

Enjoy the glorious beaches, excellent water-sports, a leisurely lifestyle and the magical beauty of its unspoilt surroundings.

St Francis Bay situated midway between Port Elizabeth and Knysna, offers a delightful escape from the pressures of daily life in a haven of peace and tranquillity.

Once you have experienced this lifestyle, it becomes a precious memory to cherish forever. This is the essence of St Francis Bay.

St Francis Bay is a great place to visit. It's also an ideal place to live. The magnificent up-market village at St Francis Bay is a symphony of charming white-walled homes, thatched roofs and intricate tidal canals.