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Town Small Cape St. Francis

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Located in South Africa :: Eastern Cape  :: Cape St Francis
Category: Places :: Town Small

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Cape St. Francis is a small beach town situated along the Kouga Route, Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. The town is well known as a great surfing spot, often referred to as a village because of being located right on the beach, with tranquil environment and beautiful unspoilt beaches. This has resulted in the town being one of great tourism destination with countless water sports activities for unforgettable experiences. Some of the notable tourist attractions are the Penguin Rescue and Rehabilitation Center and the Seal Point Lighthouse. The town is also surrounded by nature reserve, quiet and tranquil. There is the Cape St Francis Tourism Office in town where the visitors are welcome to contact for more information. (May-15).

Contact
Address :  Eastern Cape, South Africa
Contact :  St Francis Tourism
Tel :  +27(0)42 294 0076
Email :  Click Here
Main Cellular Network :  MTN. Cellc. Vodacom

Destination Information
Police Doctor Tourist Information Office Petrol Diesel Bank ATM Foreign Exchange Internet Cafe Lodging Camping Butchery Bakery Liquor Restaurant Pharmacy Airfield Car Rental Tyre Repair Tyre Sales Mechanical Repair
Facilities :  Shopping Centre, Shops, General Dealer, Tour Services
Police Telephone :  +27(0)42 200 1817
Doctor Telephone :  +27(0)42 294 0719
Tourist Information Telephone :  +27(0)42 294 0076
Petrol Type :  ULP/RLP with Techron
Diesel Type :  Diesel with Techron D 500ppm and Diesel with Techron D 50ppm.

Activities
Hiking Trails Guided Walks Horse Trails Fishing Swimming Canoeing Bird Watching
Tours and Excursions, Mountain Biking, Animal Feeding, Golf, Diving, Snorkelling, Surfing, Sandboarding, Water Skiing, Sea_Kayaking, Sailing, Boat Trips, White Water Rafting, Photography
More Activities :  Visit the Lighthouse at Cape St Francis built in 1878. There is a squash club. Tennis Club. Bowling Club. Fun filled activities such as the popular Calamari Festival during late September and the Port St Francis Triathlon in December are held in Cape St Francis. There is the Zingela Archery. (May-15)

Travelling Information

ACCOMMODATION:
There is a resort, lodges, backpackers and self catering options for accommodation. (May-15).

CAR RENTALS AND TOUR OPERATORS:
There is a SF Budget Car Rental service in town, Tel +27(0)42 294 1152. There is also the Seagull Travel, Tel +27(0)42 294 0814. Enjoy great water sports activities with the River Break Canal & River Cruises, Tel: +27(0)42 298 0054. There is also the St Francis Safaris, Tel +27(0) 042 294 0634, who arranges custom made safaris tailor made for individual needs. (May-15).

DOCTOR:
Doctor’s contact added is for Dr Malan, Jean Jacques. (May-15).

FOOD:
Scrumptious meals are served in restaurants with some fresh seafood dishes that will tartalise your taste buds. There are also coffee shops and takeaway scattered all over the town. (May-15).

FUEL:
Petrol and Diesel are available at the St Francis Bay Service Station operating under Caltex along Assisi Drive. Please note this is the only fuel stop in the town and is open between 07h00 to 18h00 only. Contact, +27(0)42 294 1072. (May-15).

INFORMATION AND POSTAL SERVICES:
There is a Tourism Association office for all the detailed inquiries about the facilities and activities around town. The visitors are also free to contact the Municipality offices as well, Tel: +27(0)42 200 2250. There is a Post Office in the town for postal and courier services and banking as well. There is also the Morinka Express for courier services, Tel: +27(0) 84 513 7911. (May-15).

INTERNET SERVICES & WIFI:
There is a public Internet access business in the town. Visit the Internet Khaya & Computer Shoppe, Tel: +27(0)42 294 1638. There is also the village video charging ZAR40 per hour, Contact, +27(0) 42 294 1537 for rates as well. WIFI services are available in most accommodation available in the town, free for guests. (May-15)

MECHANICAL REPAIRS/ TOW IN SERVICES:
For mechanical repairs, there is the St Francis Auto Recovery, Tel +27(0)42 294 1425 and the Mac Sharp Auto Repairs, Tel +27(0)42 294 0515. (May-15).

MONEY:
There are branches of the FNB and Standard Bank and ATMs in the town for financial transactions. (May-15).

PHARMACY/HOSPITAL/HEALTH CARE:
There is no hospital in this town for medical care but there is the St Francis Bay Clinic, Tel, +27(0)42 294 1267.Visit the St Francis Bay Pharmacy at the Village shopping center in the town, Tel, +27(0)42 294 0268, for pharmaceutical requirements. (May-15)

POLICE:
Police contact added is for the main SAPS in Cape St Francis. The emergency call center: 10111 can be called in case of police emergencies. (May-15).

SHOPPING:
The Village Square Shopping center is a hub of various grocery shops, clothing and other retailers for an ideal quiet shopping experience in a small town of Francis Bay. Also find some restaurants, bookshop, cellphone shops and hair salons.(May-15).

TRANSPORT AND COURIER SERVICES:
Public transport is available with daily taxi browse to the nearby towns. Private taxi hire are available, contact the Cactus Cab, Tel : +27(0)82 601 9155 and car rentals companies available. (May-15).

TYRE SALES AND REPAIRS:
Visit the Bumble Tyre Center for all Tyre sales and repairs, Tel +27(0)42 294 1939. (May-15).


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