Quick Facts: Port Alfred
- Port Alfred is situated half-way between Port Elizabeth and East London
- The largest air school, 43 Air School, is in Port Alfred
- Kelly's beach ( Blue Flag Beach)
- Activities: Scuba diving, fishing, canoeing, water skiing, surfing, tubing, deep-sea fishing, boating
- Golf: one of the seven "royal" golf courses in South Africa is located in Port Alfred
- Bathurst is a nearby pineapple growing region
- Addo Elephant Park
- Kowie Nature Reserve
- The Great Fish River Reserve Complex
- The Kap River Nature Reserve
- The Blaauwkrantz Nature Reserve
- Ecca Nature Reserve
Distance to Airport: 155 km
Distance to City: 13 km
Introducing Port Alfred
Port Alfred is a small town situated at the mouth of the Kowie River, half-way between Port Elizabeth and East London, South Africa. It was founded in the early 1820's and was originally two separate towns, the West bank named it Port Kowie and the East Bank named it Port Frances.
In 1860 when Prince Alfred visited the town the name was changed to honour him. Its distinctive feature is a marina with a number of luxurious houses facing onto the canals.Associated with the marina is a small boat harbour, providing mooring for a variety of vessels e.g. yachts, pleasure craft, sporting and commercial deep-sea fishing vessels. Kelly's beach has Blue Flag status, meaning it is one of the top beaches in S.A. The largest air school, 43 Air School, is in Port Alfred.
The scenic coastal town of Port Alfred is the most sought-after holiday destination on Route 72 and is known for its wonderful temperate climate, endless pristine beaches, friendly village atmosphere, glorious surf, magnificent deep sea and river fishing and the laid-back lifestyle.
Port Alfred is a bustling commercial and residential town in magnificently picturesque surroundings.
The climate is wonderful, especially from November to June, with calm days and crisp nights, sunny summers and mild winters.
The atmosphere is tranquil yet abuzz with outdoor activities including river and ocean watersports, horserides and trails in neighboring game reserves and aviatic activities at the local Air School, in the lagoon, along golden beaches or in the Royal Alfred Marina and the Marina's small boat harbour.