Everything the Eastern Cape has to show off

Welcome to the Eastern Cape

From its well-loved coastal cities of East London and Gqeberha to small towns like Jeffreys Bay and Cape St Francis, the Eastern Cape has loads to offer. It is renowned for its vast stretches of untouched coastline, complete with rolling hills and scenery that will take your breath away. The coastal areas of the Eastern Cape provide a way of life that will suit every resident and visitor, with opportunities to relax and unwind on a stunning beach or see more of the scenery by going on a hike. The greenery of the province's coastal forests, the glistening sand of the beaches that stretch from Port St Johns to Tsitsikamma National Park and the unforgettable scenery that lies within our province make it a home and a holiday spot not to be overlooked.

Getting to know the Eastern Cape better

There is an array of popular towns to live in along the Eastern Cape Coast. There are the well-loved cities of East London and Gqeberha, as well as Uitenhage and smaller character-filled towns like Jeffreys Bay and St Francis Bay. One of the many things that residents of these towns love is the temperate weather they get to enjoy all year round.

East London is the gateway to the Wild Coast and the Sunshine Coast, which makes it an ideal home for anyone wishing to explore some of Southern Africa's most stunning coastal scenery.

Gqeberha, formerly known as Port Elizabeth, is, for good reasons, known as "the friendly city". It is situated at the end of the renowned Garden Route, and residents and visitors get to enjoy an array of blue-flag beaches and watersports.

Uitenhage is affectionately known as "the Garden Town" and it has retained its beauty and heritage while becoming a thriving industrial and commercial destination.

The province's smaller coastal towns offer everything from great surfing and watersports to beautiful scenery and relaxing ways of life.

Top places to go and things to see in the Eastern Cape

If you're looking for a home from which you won't have to go far to get the next great shot for your Instagram feed, the Eastern Cape is the place to call home. The province's pretty spots include Coffee Bay, which is home to the distinctive Hole in the Wall and Tsitsikamma National Park, where every activity from hiking and mountain biking to kayaking and snorkelling can be enjoyed.

Addo Elephant Park, just outside Gqeberha, is the only national park in the world where you can see the Big Seven. This consists of the traditional Big Five (lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhino) as well as great white sharks and southern right whales. Other spots making the list of top photo spots in the Eastern Cape include Storms River Suspension Bridge, Bathurst's Big Pineapple and Waterfall Bluff, which is one of only 19 waterfalls in the world that fall directly into the ocean.

4 things to love about owning property or living in the Eastern Cape

1. The diversity of the landscape
   One of the factors that people often talk about is everything that Mother Nature has to offer in the Eastern Cape. From forests and waterfalls to beaches and sand dunes, the Eastern Cape has it all.
    
2. Beaches for days
   Ask anyone who's seen the Eastern Cape's beaches (especially Nahoon Beach) and they will tell you they are some of the prettiest around. There are plenty of opportunities to get active, with watersports like scuba diving, snorkelling, kayaking and sailing on offer. Of course, the wind for which Gqeberha is renowned makes it a dream destination for a kite-surfer.
    
3. An active property market in East London
   Residential properties in the Eastern Cape are hot property at the moment, proving that real estate in the area is a solid investment.
    
4. A laid-back way of life
   As cities and towns go, the ones in the Eastern Cape are small and it's generally quick and easy to get where you need to go. The people are friendly and the vibes are relaxed.

There are so many great reasons to call the Eastern Cape coast your home. If you're looking for a relaxed way of life and a home surrounded by some of the best scenery that South Africa has to offer, contact Jawitz Properties today - we have offices in East London and Uitenhage.