Chas Everitt - Eastern Cape - Jeffreys Bay
Beautiful beaches which acquired blue flag status in 2004, endless summers,
abundant shells and relaxed lifestyles are but only a few words used to describe
this world renowned town. The safe beaches are perfect for bathing, surfing,
angling and for all other water sports, making it a popular weekend getaway
and holiday destination. Temperatures are moderate all year round and the summers
are warm.
There are also a number of small nature reserves in the area with great small
buck and bird-watching opportunities.
Jeffreys Bay offers you the tranquil environment of a town yet it’s expansion
has been rapid. The recently announced Fountains Shopping Centre and Commercial
Node at the entrance to the town will firmly entrench the town as the preferred
major Shopping and Business Centre for the Kouga Region which incorporates Humansdorp,
Hankey, Patensie, St Francis Bay, Cape St Francis, Oyster Bay, Gamtoos, Thornhill
and Loerie along with the surrounding farming areas.
The new Shopping Centre will be the catalyst to a number of new residential
suburbs in the 600+ hectares to be developed over the next 10 to 15 years, which
will add impetus to Jeffreys Bay becoming a large town!! The permanent residential
component of the town has grown exponentially due to increased tourism opportunities,
development, the trend towards remote offices and the lifestyle choice of living
in a small town and commuting to the major Centres for business.
Boasting a well established Junior School, plans are in place to develop a
High School in the future. There are currently two well established and popular
high schools in the Kouga area namely Nico Malan in Humansdorp (Public School)
and Woodridge College in Thornhill (Private School) both offering boarding facilities
to pupils.
Whether you are a permanent resident or a holidaymaker, after a long day at
work, on the beach, shopping, surfing, or whatever you might have been up to,
what could be more relaxing than an ice cold beer or a steaming cup of coffee,
whilst enjoying the breathtaking views from your own patio or the numerous pubs,
restaurants and coffee shops.
MARINA MARTINIQUE
Whether you're considering a holiday home, retiring or relocating to new surroundings,
you will find that Marina Martinique offers the epitome in waterside living
.... next to the sea; a lifestyle of exclusivity, of privacy, of harmony and
luxury, yet warmly communal and where your investment is unquestionably secure
and will appreciate much futher.
Phase 2 offers you a selection of generous sized serviced freehold stands,
giving you the opportunity to custom-design that perfect waterfront home.
ASTON BAY
Aston Bay has become more popular as a permanent residential destination over
the past 2 to 3 years, offering residents the basic shopping facilities within
a tranquil holiday-like environment[Paul Nicholson] but close enough to easily
access the bustling shopping facilities of Jefferys Bay . Bordering the Zeekoe
river lagoon and Nature Reserve, Aston Bay provides pictureque sunsets and abundant
bird and wild life.
PARADISE BEACH
Paradise Beach did'nt get this name for nothing ... Kilometers of [Paul Nicholson]
unspoilt sandy beaches is what welcomes you when you visit this popular holiday
destination. The beach is perfect for surf angling and kite-surfing has become
a common watersport in this area. The layout of the village allows easy access
via walkways to the beach for all residents .
Being kept un-commercialized, Paradise Beach has grown into a peaceful little
village offering you an unparalleled lifestyle. Conservation consciousness is
still first priority throughout the community, making Paradise Beach nature
lovers haven.
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Jeffreys Bay was founded in 1849 and it offers moderate weather and endless
beaches. Today it is a holiday and retirement resort designed for the
unworried, unhurried, ordinary, sun-soaked beach bashing person. It lies
like a precious stone between the Kromme Rivers and Gamtoos and the Seekoei
River and Kabeljous Estuaries.
Jeffreys Bay is recognized by the world for its surfing waves
with many different surf breaks and safe beaches. Good surfing spots include
Kitchen Window, Tubes, Super Tubes, Point and Albatross. These
beaches are also known for good angling and fish such as rays, sharks,
Dageraad, Baardman, Kob, red Steenbras, Leerfish (Garrick), Grunter, Musselcracker,
white Steenbras, Blackmail, Poenskop, Roman, and elf can be expected.
Jeffreys can supply calamari in abundance to visitors or residents as
it is the hub of the calamari, or 'white gold' industry of the Eastern
Cape.
Other recreational activities that can be indulged especially for nature
lovers include three nature reserves that are managed by the Cape Nature
Conservation. They offer serene and peaceful environments and hiking trails,
even though they are relatively small Kabeljous Nature Reserve offers
good waterfowl watching, and the Noorsekloof Nature Reserve boasts a 3
km trail up the kloof along a stream. . You can find the Penguin Rehabilitation
Centre at the Seekoei Nature Reserve, roughly 120 bird species and some
smaller mammals.
There are a few explanations as to where Jeffreys Bay got its
name from. Some say that Jeffreys Bay was initially used as a harbor
and trading post and was established in 1849 by one, a J.A. Jeffrey, a
whale hunter by trade, originally from St. Helena. Another source
says that the name was derived from a trader that moved here in 1850.
Some say that the name derived from one
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Captain Jeffrey when his cargo ship was shipwrecked here and he literally stumbled
across the area. As an alternate others say an epidemic of scurvy brake out
aboard his ship. He was forced to land his vessel and built a primitive port
on what is now the main beach. He apparently erected the first house, a huge
double-story mansion that was always known as "The White House" in
1850 and his family became the first White family to settle in the town.
Holidaymakers first began to gather at this lovely shore after a trading store
was set up in upper Jeffrey in 1894. It was declared a village management board
in 1926, graduating to municipal status in 1968. It has since developed into
the enchanting holiday and retirement centre it is today, and has expanded to
include Wavecrest, Aston Bay, Marina Martinique, Paradise Beach and Kabeljous
areas, and still within a short drive to Port Elizabeth.
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