Photo of Cape Recife with bright sand & rocks surface

Photo of Cape Recife with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Cape Recife with spacious shore

Photo of Cape Recife with very clean level of cleanliness

5.8

Pleasant

Cape Recife

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Cape Recife?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Cape Recife.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Rendezvous Cafe is the closest place located 3900 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Cape Recife?

There are 403 places to stay in the Cape Recife area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Cape Recife include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=364444&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Admiralty Beach House</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=386773&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Bayside Guesthouse</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1940922&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Ocean Bay Guesthouse</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6635880&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Wilmot Cottages</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4322941&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Modern Seaview Apartment</a></li></ul>

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

#63 out of 73 in Eastern Cape

5.8

Pleasant

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Deserted Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located outside the settlement

Gqeberha • 10.5 km

Map of beach

Cafe Rendezvous Cafe

8.4 - Very good 3.2km

Restaurant Steers

8 - Very good 4.4km

Cafe Mugg & Bean

9 - Excellent 4.4km

Cafe TotalEnergies Summerstrand

7.2 - Good 4.4km

Cafe Famous Bean Summerstrand

8.2 - Very good 4.4km

Cafe vida e caffè Boardwalk

4.5km

Restaurant Tabú Grill Bar and Lounge

7.8 - Very good 5.1km

Restaurant The Pie Inn

9.2 - Excellent 5.1km

Restaurant Fishtales Summerstrand Village

7.8 - Very good 5.2km

Park Happy Valley

6.7km

Tourist Attraction Nelson Mandela University Nature Reserve

8.8 - Excellent 3.4km

Tourist Attraction WildX Adventures Summerstrand Segway Beachfront Tours

9.6 - Exceptional 5.3km

Tourist Attraction Shark Rock Pier

6.3km

Tourist Attraction Humewood Six Pillars (aka "Slipway")

9 - Excellent 6.6km

Tourist Attraction Beach Rd Summerstrand

6.7km

Museum Bayworld

7km

Museum Port Elizabeth Museum

7km

Tourist Attraction mcarthur baths

8.2 - Very good 7.2km

Tourist Attraction Kings beach

7.9km

Historical Landmark The Campanile

9.8km

Historical Landmark DONKIN RESERVE, PYRAMID AND LIGHTHOUSE

9.9km

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About

Cape Recife is located on the Indian ocean and it is in the 63th place out of 73 beaches in the Eastern Cape region The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand & rocks cover, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Cape Recife coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

Cape Recife (Eastern Cape) is located outside the Gqeberha settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Cape Recife with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+21 ^o C +13 ^o C

Air temperature

5.8 M/S

Wind

+18 ^o C

Water temperature

3.8 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Gqeberha • 10.5 km

Map of beach

Cafe Rendezvous Cafe

8.4 - Very good 3.2km

Restaurant Steers

8 - Very good 4.4km

Cafe Mugg & Bean

9 - Excellent 4.4km

Cafe TotalEnergies Summerstrand

7.2 - Good 4.4km

Cafe Famous Bean Summerstrand

8.2 - Very good 4.4km

Cafe vida e caffè Boardwalk

4.5km

Restaurant Tabú Grill Bar and Lounge

7.8 - Very good 5.1km

Restaurant The Pie Inn

9.2 - Excellent 5.1km

Restaurant Fishtales Summerstrand Village

7.8 - Very good 5.2km

Park Happy Valley

6.7km

Tourist Attraction Nelson Mandela University Nature Reserve

8.8 - Excellent 3.4km

Tourist Attraction WildX Adventures Summerstrand Segway Beachfront Tours

9.6 - Exceptional 5.3km

Tourist Attraction Shark Rock Pier

6.3km

Tourist Attraction Humewood Six Pillars (aka "Slipway")

9 - Excellent 6.6km

Tourist Attraction Beach Rd Summerstrand

6.7km

Museum Bayworld

7km

Museum Port Elizabeth Museum

7km

Tourist Attraction mcarthur baths

8.2 - Very good 7.2km

Tourist Attraction Kings beach

7.9km

Historical Landmark The Campanile

9.8km

Historical Landmark DONKIN RESERVE, PYRAMID AND LIGHTHOUSE

9.9km

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Located at nearest locality

Gqeberha • 5.7km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.3 (Good)

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Kings beach Kings beach

8.2 Very good

6.9km

Humewood beach Humewood beach

7 Good

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Kings beach Kings beach

7.8 Very good

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Marine Rd Marine Rd

7.6 Very good

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Sardinia Bay beach Sardinia Bay beach

8.1 Very good

20.4km

Weinronk Way II Weinronk Way II

6.8 Good

Localities

Nearest

Gqeberha • 10.5km

Transport

Airport

PLZ • 9.1km

Train Station

Humewood Road • 8.8km

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Travelers reviews

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5.8 Pleasant

Vito Oliveri

10 Exceptional

There is enough parking space for the car and everything is for free. You pay a little fee to go on top of the lighthouse, but it‘s worth it and fair. Thank you Ashwin for the amazing experience.

martin walker

6 Pleasant

Nice place to find but nothing other than a lighthouse. No cafe, no detailed history. Veryvwindy when we were there. You need to park your car 250m away from the lighthouse and you must buy a pass before entering the estate - about 4k away.

Philani Masuku

10 Exceptional

Would highly recommend. Incredible peaceful serene place. Felt like an adventure walking the long stretches of the beach with no one insight and a huge huge beach front. So many places to explore and relax. There are guest houses and a penguin sanctuary too. Beautiful place. Truly worth a visit.

Liezel Pentz

10 Exceptional

Most beautiful clean and serene beach - lots of rocky and some sandy areas, great for a walk. I only went to take some sunrise photos, therefore I cannot comment on the lighthouse itself, however it looks amazing from the outside, would love to inside sometime. Did a sunset beach cleanup with SANCCOB a while back (have a look at their FB page for updates/dates for these activities).

Pranay Devchand

10 Exceptional

This lighthouse begins your experience with the Cape Receife Nature Reserve. A beautiful, untouched area of Port Elizabeth

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Cape Recife?

The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gold color. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Cape Recife?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Cape Recife, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Cape Recife good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.

Cape Recife does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Cape Recife good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Cape Recife secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Cape Recife?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Cape Recife.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Rendezvous Cafe is the closest place located 3900 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Cape Recife?

There are 403 places to stay in the Cape Recife area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Cape Recife include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Cape Recife from parking?

The Cape Recife has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Cape Recife?

There are 1 attractions near Cape Recife that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Nelson Mandela University Nature Reserve located in 4.2 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Cape Recife?

The month with the highest temperature in Cape Recife is February. Its average value reaches 24°C. The warmest sea is in February, the average value is 21°C. The coldest month is August with air temperature 18°C and water 18°C. See more details in weather section.