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:<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>

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. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

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. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

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Cape Recife

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

5.8

#63 out of 73 in Eastern Cape 1

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

Park Happy Valley

6.7km

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

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.

Weather

history

+20 ^o C +15 ^o C

Air temperature

8.1 M/S

Wind

+18 ^o C

Water temperature

3 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Gqeberha • 10.5 km

Map of beach

Park Happy Valley

6.7km

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

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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8.2 Very good

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7 Good

8.2km

Kings beach

7.8 Very good

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Marine Rd

7.6 Very good

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Sardinia Bay beach

8.1 Very good

20.4km

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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