'''Cintsa''' is in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.
This small village about 40 km east of East London has become a backpackers magnet and offers nice beaches and two excellent hostels.
Get in
Cintsa is a Baz Bus stop on it`s way from Port Elizabeth to Durban. Both hostels offer transportation to East London where you can catch a bus from the main companies.
Get around
This small village needs nothing else then your feet.
See
Walk along the beaches and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere. Several tours are available at the hostels. The beach in Cintsa West, near Buccaneers, stretches forever, and has a rock pool for swimming
Do
Eat
Budget
Monsters Family Restaurant. he Village Centre, Schafli Road by the Crossways KwikSpar. 43 737 4304. Pleasant setting by a lagoon. Food is average, mostly pizzas, but some pasta, and limited salad, fish and meat dishes.
Drink
Sleep
Buccaneer`s Backpackers. ttp://www.cintsa.com. 27 43 734-3012. One of the most well known hostels within SA and considered by many travelers to be one of the best. Situated on a hill over looking the beach and lagoon Buccaneers offers small cottages views from all the dorms camping tented camps meals activities and more.
339 Silvie Place. ttp://www.wildcoastholidays.com/339-silvie-place.html. 27 84 701 0478. This self catering holiday home has fantastic river and valley views and is situated a quiet cul-de-sac within walking distance of the sea.
The Chintsa Log Inn. ttp://www.wildcoastholidays.com/chintsa_log_inn.html. 27 43 738 5275. The Chintsa Log Inn offers comfortable and affordable self-catering accommodation in Chintsa East. The two accommodation options available are the "Log Inn" which sleeps 5 people, or the "Log Out" which sleeps 7. Both units have excellent views of the ocean and have access to the garden with its large lawns and swimming pool.
The Yekelela Play & Guest Farm. ttp://www.wildcoastholidays.com/yekelela.html. 27 43 738 5376. The Yekelela Play and Guest Farm is a holiday resort aimed at families with children. This farm is situated on the Jikeleza route near the village of Chintsa and the beautiful beaches of the Wild Coast.
Get out