Jeffreys Bay Eastern Cape South Africa |
Jul 26
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Jeffreys Bay, situated on the East Coast of South Africa has miles of golden beaches on the warm Indian Ocean and is fondly called JBay by all you know her well. This location is the perfect springboard to explore the untamed Eastern Cape of Africa while living in luxury with your every convenience been taken care of.
Jeffreys Bay boasts the best surfing right hand point break in the world, Supertubes, where the International Billabong Pro surfing competition is held every year in the month of July. Supertubes is a long, hollow wave that has given surfers from around the world, and South Africa, the ride of their lives. Other surf spots are Surfers Point, Boneyards, Kitchen Windows and Tubes which produce world class waves on any given day. Jeffreys Bay also has a world renowned surfing school for the less experienced surfer where they can learn the ropes.
JBay is located at the start of the world renown Garden Route of South Africa between Port Elizabeth and Cape Town, this scenic route takes one through the Tsitsikamma forest and many private game reserves are a short trip away where one can view the big five. The Garden Route winds through many picturesque seaside towns and villages, the best known been Plettenberg Bay where one can explore the miles of uncrowned beaches.
During the year long ASP World Tour to determine the next surfing world champion the halfway point is marked by the International Billabong Pro surfing competition held at Jeffreys Bay. This event attracts thousands of spectators and for a few weeks Jeffreys Bay is buzzing with activities and not just surfing.
To cater for the influx of tourist that have discovered this world class tourist destination many backpackers and Bed & Breakfasts have been established in Jeffreys Bay, these establishments will see that the travellers every need is satisfied while enjoying the easy going life style that the residents enjoy each and every day. This sense of welcome in the town and community has seen to it that Jeffreys Bay has become one of the most sorts after tourist destinations in South Africa.