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The magnificent up-market village at St
Francis Bay is a symphony of charming
white-walled homes, thatch roofs and
intricate tidal canals. Then there is the
exclusive Otter's Landing with its
sweeping custom-built Tuscan architecture,
and alongside, Santareme sporting the
crisp and clean lines of Mediterranean style
homes.
St Francis also plays host to some of the
most fun filled festivals including the
Tuna Classic, the popular Calamari
Festival during late September and the
Port St Francis triathlon in
December.
Rediscover healthy outdoor living in
excellent company. There are walks and
trails, acres of fynbos and in early summer
wild flowers carpet a large expanse with
purples, yellows and whites. With its
sheltered waters in the river and the bay,
water sports are very popular in St Francis
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For land-based activities there’s the Golf Course, which is
considered to be the closest to a Scottish links to be found
anywhere in South Africa. One can also take a leisurely horseback
ride along the pristine white beaches of the bay, or through the
hills colourfully clothed in rare Cape coastal fynbos. there are
active bowls, squash and tennis clubs, you’ll never run out of
opportunities to enjoy St Francis.
The Kromme River, some days a living mirror, sometimes
resembling a strong sea, is navigable for 8 kilometres and is the
favourite of many a fisherman and sailing enthusiast.
The beaches epitomize perfection - the whitest, cleanest stretches
of sand on the South African coastline. St Francis Bay is home to
Bruce's Beauties,
 one of the
worlds best known beach breaks, featured in the 60's cult film
Endless Summer. Those fortunate enough to stay in St Francis will
certainly testify to the extraordinary sunsets and equally
invigorating sunrises. It is this harmony with nature that makes St
Francis extra special.
Cape St Francis has the most beautifully pristine beach. A
symmetrical curving stretch of gleaming sand in the lee of rolling
dunes. The beach leads your eyes to the lighthouse, built in 1878,
which warns ships of the dangerous reefs that stretch more than a
kilometre out to sea. Viewed from the sky, the lighthouse stands on
a rocky promontory - thundering waves splashing white foam ribbons
on the huge coastal boulders. Fifteen kilometres west lies Oyster
Bay, a hamlet jealously nurtured by the
inhabitants. It is possible to walk the rugged coast line to Oyster
Bay and to arrive at the most welcoming beach where the only foot
prints may be yours.
Forget the big city waterfront crowds... The commercial harbour
of Port St Francis, built in 1995, has always held a unique
charm because of both its size and the constant activity.
 Also, no visit
to St Francis would be complete with stopping in at one of the fine
restaurants to sample the succulent calamari dishes that drive the
lucrative chokka industry.
In addition to entertainment and industry, the Port also provides
anchorage for pleasure craft and ocean going yachts.
This unique and exclusive paradise on the South African Southern
Coast draws holiday-makers from all over the world to enjoy the
glorious beaches lapped by the warm Indian Ocean, excellent
water-sport facilities, a leisurely lifestyle and the magical beauty
of its unspoilt surroundings.
An extensive canal system is linked to the Kromme River
estuary and offers residents and holidaymakers an exotic marina
lifestyle. Here one can experience the pleasures of living right at
the water's edge, including the thrill of fishing from the front
lawn!
 One can spend
many leisurely hours on the gentle sloping beach which stretches for
kilometres all along the curve of the land to the estuary.Work on a
perfect tan, watch the hobie-cats racing the bay, or take a stroll,
searching for special shells for which the area is renowned. Or how
about an exhilarating gallop through the surf in the early morning?
Discover this unique and exclusive paradise on South
African's Sunshine Coast which draws people from all over the
world. Enjoy the glorious beaches, excellent water-sports, a
leisurely lifestyle and the magical beauty of its unspoilt
surroundings. St Francis Bay situated midway between Port
Elizabeth and Knysna, offers a delightful escape f rom
the pressures of daily life in a haven of peace and tranquillity.
Once you have experienced this lifestyle, it becomes a precious
memory to cherish forever. This is the essence of St Francis Bay.
What you see today has been pioneered by men like Leighton Hulett,
who in 1954, set up a humble fishing camp on his farm Goedgeloof.
It was his insistence on a certain amount of uniformity that gives
St Francis Bay it's unique character! Leighton later went on to
acquire more land on the banks of the Kromme River, where in 1968,
he began work on the beginnings of the impressive canals you can see
today.
Cape St Francis, visualised by John Booysen who made a swop
of his Chevrolet car for part of a farm bordering the lighthouse
at Seal Point, originally became a township. In 1965, after
just two years, the township was proclaimed the town of Cape St
Francis.
Eight restaurants, open all year, offer a full variety of
South African and international cuisine. Greek, Swiss,
Mediterranean, Italian and local specialities may be found here. The
central Village shopping centre with a variety of retail
outlets makes shopping a convenient and enjoyable experience.
St Francis is a great place to visit. It's also an ideal
place to live. The magnificent up-market village at St Francis Bay
is a symphony of charming white-walled homes, thatched roofs and
intricate tidal canals.
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