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Located in South Africa :: Eastern Cape  :: Port Alfred
Category: Places :: Town

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Port Alfred was established in the early 1820s. Originally it was two separate towns, Port Kowie as used to name the West bank by 1820 settlers arriving, and the East bank was named Port Francis. In 1839, William Cock was involved in canalising the present opening to the sea, which allowed sailing ships with heavy cargo to dock at the Wharf. In 1860, Prince Alfred, Queen Victoria's son visited and subsequently, Port Alfred was named after him. Port Alfred, situated between Port Elizabeth and East London, on the Kowie River, is well known for its beautiful beaches, temperate climate, river and deep sea fishing, and relaxed atmosphere, and the Royal Alfred Marina. There are many activities such as visits to the surrounding game reserves, surfing and windsurfing, shopping, birding, horse riding, canoeing, ocean sports, diving, golf, hiking and hunting. If looking for accommodation in Port Alfred you have the choice of B&B's, self catering, guest houses, Game Reserves and Lodges, self catering, hotels, caravanning and camping. There are also many restaurants to choose from. The Port Alfred Tourism Office can be contacted for more information or enquiries.

Contact
Address :  Port Alfred Tourism Office, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Contact :  Port Alfred Tourism Office
Tel :  +27(0)46 624 1235
Email :  Click Here
Website :  Click Here
Cellphone Reception :  Good Main Cellular Network :  MTN. CellC & Vodacom

Destination Information
Police Hospital Doctor Tourist Information Office Petrol Diesel Gas Refill Laundromat Shopping Mall Shopping Centre Bank ATM Foreign Exchange Internet Cafe Lodging Camping Butchery Bakery Liquor Restaurant Pharmacy Airfield Car Rental Tyre Repair Tyre Sales Mechanical Repair Towing Service
Facilities :  Tour Services
Police Telephone :  +27(0)46 624 2222
Hospital Telephone :  +27(0)46 624 5752
Doctor Telephone :  +27(0)46 624 4945
Tourist Information Telephone :  +27(0)46 624 1235

Facilities
Other Facilities :  Auto Dealer. Sea Rescue. Video Shop. Bar/s. Fast Food. Veterinarian/Animal Hospital. Government Services.

Activities
Game Viewing Game Drives Quad Bikes Tours and Excursions Hiking Trails Guided Walks Mountain Biking Horse Trails Fishing Swimming Canoeing Boat Trips Bird Watching Stargazing
Night Drives, Picnics, Tractor Rides, Golf, Diving, Snorkelling, Surfing, Sandboarding, Water Skiing, Sea_Kayaking, Sailing, Whale or Dolphin Watching, Scenic Flights

Travelling Information

There is a clinic and taxi/shuttle services.


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“Port Alfred was initially named Port Frances from1825 to 1860 after the wife of Colonel Henry Somerset, son of the Governor, Lord Charles Somerset.” - Chris Smit, 2024/08/17

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