Port Alfred is a water-sports paradise, offering both excellent
surf and a calm river surface for surfing, yachting and skiing.
Visitors can enjoy walks along the long sandy beaches, or venture
off into the surrounding countryside for a round of golf or a hike
along one of the many excellent hiking trails.
Port Alfred is a village situated at the mouth of the Kowie or Qoyi
('rushing') River. The town was originally known as Port Kowie,
then Port Frances, and was finally called Port Alfred to
commemorate the visit of Queen Victoria's son in 1860.
The 1820 Settlers made several attempts to turn the river mouth
into a harbour, wrecking many ships in the process. The river was
rerouted to flow below the west bank, and when the government took
over development, the river was dredged to deepen it. The port was
in its heyday for about twenty years, but fell into disuse in the
1890s. The harbour now houses small boats and is built up into the
Royal Alfred Marina.
Villa de Mer
Villa de Mer Guest House is located right on the Port Alfred Beach front. All the rooms are en-suite and have hospitality trays.
Tel:+27 (0)46 624 2315 WebsiteEmail
The Lookout Guest House
"Panoramic views of the Indian Ocean, the Kowie River, the
Royal Alfred Marina and offering 4 star luxury at very
affordable prices makes The Lookout THE place to stay in Port
Alfred."
Tel:+27 (0)46 624 4564 WebsiteEmail
Bretton Beach Crest
Self catering beach cottages set in natural dune forest within 100m of beach.
Tel:+27 (0)46 624 2315 WebsiteEmail
