'''Port Alfred''' is a town on the Sunshine Coast of the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. It is situated at the mouth of the '''Kowie River''', almost exactly midway between Port Elizabeth in the west and East London in the east. It boasts fabulous beaches that stretch for many kilometres in both directions.
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By Car
From Port Elizabeth take the N2 east then the R72 along the coast via Kenton.<br>
From East London take the R72 south-west along the coast.<br>
From Grahamstown take the R67 south via Bathurst.
Get around
Port Alfred is small enough that the entire town can easily be covered on foot. It is a pleasant walk from town along the west bank of the Kowie River to the beach (via Causeway and Beach Road). There are beaches on the eastern side of the Kowie River mouth as well but these are quite a bit further as you have to walk around the Royal Alfred Marina.
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Eat
The Boardwalk Restaurant & Bar. he Anchorage, Gluckman Rd. 27( 46) 624 5778. The locals' favourite - beautiful setting on Demper's Lagoon. Excellent food and laidback atmosphere.
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Portofino. ark Road. 27 (0)46 624-2223. eservations@portofinohotel.co.za. 27 (0)46 624 2884. ttp://www.portofinohotel.co.za.
4Carnoustie. 27 (0)46 624-3306. 27 (0)72 610-2905. eservations@4carnoustie.co.za. ttp://www.4carnoustie.co.za. 300 per person self catering, R400-R700 per person B&B.
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