10 Things to Do in Port Alfred That You Shouldn't Miss

The Fish River Sun Hotel & Country Club is situated in the heart of the Eastern Cape's popular Sunshine Coast nestled between the Great Fish River & Old Woman’s River. It is approximately 1,2 km away from the Indian Ocean, and the setting lends itself to breathtaking glimpses of this massive expanse of water. The Eastern Cape is a land of unspoilt Beaches and a natural heritage of beauty and tranquility, coupled with a rich cultural history and temperate climate; it’s the ultimate Dreamland.The resort is situated on the R72 - the main coastal route between Port Elizabeth and East London. It is a 185km from Port Elizabeth (2 hours drive), a 100km from East London (1 hour's drive) and 27km from Port Alfred.A sporting paradise of fishing, hiking and superior golf only a wedge away. We invite you to experience it!

The Royal Port Alfred Golf Course is one of the oldest and best known in South Africa and was established in 1907.The undulating course snakes its way through thickets of pristine coastal forest and over hilly dunes always with the smell and sounds of the Indian Ocean close by whose blue waters offer the most panoramic views from many of the fairways. In true links tradition every slope, mound and dip remains untouched, demanding creative shot making and deft Reading of angles.Adding to the allure and charm of the course is its resident wild life. Normally shy bushbuck will continue grazing contently as you walk by while Springbok and impala pronk with delight. The blesbok, fallow deer duiker and giant tortoise peer at the golfers with suspicion and there is bird life in abundance.Visitors are always most welcome.

Open 7 days a week, what more can you wish for? Situated in this beautiful coastal town at the Halyards Hotel on the Royal Alfred Marina, you can wind down as we offer a wide variety of treatments including couples treatments and group bookings We deliver high quality service and top of the range treatments using leading products in the spa industry. Striving for excellence and attention to detail you will leave our spa not only relaxed and pampered put equipped and educated on your health and wellbeing as our therapists are well trained and equipped to see to your every need. Product houses used at River Spa: Dermalogica Gatineau Paris Nuxe Paris OPI Essie Depilive River spas have gift vouchers available for all our treatments. Giving someone something that is purely just for them and their own enjoyment is often a challenge, by purchasing a River Spa gift voucher you give someone the opportunity to not only make their appointment when it suites them but to also unwind in the pampering hands of our top therapists. A voucher can be for a specific treatment or amount. Contact us to make your booking

Kowie History Museum is in the old Railway Station Building in Station Road, just off Pascoe Crescent, Port Alfred. It covers the history of the Port Alfred area including details of the settler families, an isiXhosa collection, the old harbour, Railways, shipwrecks, local insects, and many other exhibits. See the website for details.

Horse riding trails on the beach, along the river and through the dune forest. We have horses suitable for all levels of experience from complete beginners to experienced riders. For families with children aged 7 to 11 we offer a safe and scenic dune forest trail with river and sea views. Experienced riders may canter in the surf, while novices enjoy the stunning scenery at a safe walking pace!