The small, quiet Eastern Cape coastal village of Winterstrand is just the place to escape the East London big city buzz. Located just 22km south of East London, Winterstrand is the ideal Eastern Cape destination for a weekend away, especially for fisherman, who will enjoy fishing off the beach in front of the Eastern Cape Igoda River, known for the abundance of White Steenbass, Bluefish and Cod.

Looking for accommodation near East London on the Eastern Cape coastline? Superior Winterstrand B&B accommodation which boasts superb Eastern Cape ocean views from the sundowner pool deck can be found just 10km from East London Airport.

What to do and see in and around Winterstrand, Eastern Cape:

From Winterstrand, walk along the beach to the great Eastern Cape Cove Rock Bluff. Famed in Xhosa tradition as harbouring a sea dragon, this huge Eastern Cape sandstone rock appears to “float” at the end of a long sandy beach on a hot summer’s day. Rising to 15 metres above sea level, Eastern Cape Cove Rock offers magnificent views of the ocean surrounds, and is an excellent place to observe whales as they cruise up and down the Eastern Cape coast.

For the golfing enthusiast, take a 15 minute drive from Winterstrand accommodation to nearby Sunny Ridge, East London, and spend the day at the historic 60 year old Alexander Golf Club, which sports breathtaking views across the Eastern Cape Indian Ocean.

Closer to East London:

Make time to visit the East London Museum, home to the only dodo egg in existence. The East London Museum showcases a fascinating array of exhibits that bring to life the natural and cultural history of the East London Area - a 'rainy day' opportunity not to be missed! Then go shopping for crafts, novelty items and antiques in the unique East London Lock Street Jail Shopping Centre. This Eastern Cape shopping centre with a fascinating past sits on the site of South Africa’s first women’s jail. Built in 1880, it has been converted into a shopping centre where some of the cells can still be seen. Take the kids to the East London Queens Park Zoo, which houses about 50 mammal species, including chimpanzees and white lions.

Stay in nearby Eastern Cape towns:

Cove Rock - Situated along a kilometre of sun drenched beaches with rock fishing on its doorstep. (12km north from Winterstrand accommodation)

East London - A holiday destination for the whole family, on some of the best Eastern Cape beaches, where the East London holiday maker can enjoy a variety of water sports. (14.2km north from Winterstrand accommodation)

Cove Rock Country Estate - Set in the heart of a 700 hectare conservancy on the Eastern Cape west coast, where guests will find nature at its best. (15km north from Winterstrand accommodation)

Kidds Beach - A beautiful, little coastal village with white, sandy beaches and wonderful waves that provide the perfect backdrop for surfing, snorkelling, sunbathing, boogie boarding and surf fishing. (19.9km south from Winterstrand accommodation)

Quigney Beach - One of the oldest and most historic suburbs of East London, a truly unspoilt but modern Eastern Cape paradise. (20.6km north from Winterstrand accommodation)

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